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Best states for a principal bioinformatics specialist
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Are you thinking of becoming a principal bioinformatics specialist and really want to work at Raytheon? Turns out, your chances to become a principal bioinformatics specialist are better in some states than others.In order to help you decide which state is the best for principal bioinformatics specialists, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for principal bioinformatics specialist jobs.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for principal bioinformatics specialists.If you are currently seeking employment as a principal bioinformatics specialist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for principal bioinformatics specialists in 2026
1. New Hampshire
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 246 Average annual salary: $97,928 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
2. New York
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 1,683 Average annual salary: $101,722 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
3. Texas
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 2,255 Average annual salary: $100,514 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
4. Connecticut
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 351 Average annual salary: $100,560 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
5. Nevada
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 263 Average annual salary: $91,853 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
6. Arizona
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 853 Average annual salary: $88,020 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.52
7. Massachusetts
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 476 Average annual salary: $106,527 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 0.54
8. Maine
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 86 Average annual salary: $97,804 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 0.68
9. West Virginia
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 123 Average annual salary: $90,437 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
10. North Dakota
Total principal bioinformatics specialist jobs: 86 Average annual salary: $88,360 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a principal bioinformatics specialist
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Detailed list of the best states for a principal bioinformatics specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $97,928 | $67,000 | 1,342,795 | 246 |
| 2 | New York | $101,722 | $70,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,683 |
| 3 | Texas | $100,514 | $67,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,255 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $100,560 | $69,000 | 3,588,184 | 351 |
| 5 | Nevada | $91,853 | $61,000 | 2,998,039 | 263 |
| 6 | Arizona | $88,020 | $59,000 | 7,016,270 | 853 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $106,527 | $73,000 | 6,859,819 | 476 |
| 8 | Maine | $97,804 | $67,000 | 1,335,907 | 86 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $90,437 | $62,000 | 1,815,857 | 123 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $88,360 | $61,000 | 755,393 | 86 |
| 11 | Virginia | $89,261 | $61,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,472 |
| 12 | Michigan | $92,787 | $64,000 | 9,962,311 | 556 |
| 13 | Alaska | $92,546 | $63,000 | 739,795 | 68 |
| 14 | Vermont | $96,280 | $66,000 | 623,657 | 47 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $83,808 | $57,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,264 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $99,673 | $68,000 | 9,005,644 | 320 |
| 17 | Illinois | $88,931 | $61,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,430 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $82,253 | $56,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,529 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $84,408 | $56,000 | 2,088,070 | 222 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $85,673 | $59,000 | 693,972 | 344 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $88,111 | $60,000 | 1,059,639 | 59 |
| 22 | Maryland | $87,995 | $60,000 | 6,052,177 | 766 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $82,563 | $57,000 | 5,576,606 | 826 |
| 24 | Kansas | $81,353 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 297 |
| 25 | Georgia | $83,688 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 905 |
| 26 | Colorado | $82,498 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 740 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $83,895 | $56,000 | 4,684,333 | 221 |
| 28 | Utah | $84,383 | $55,000 | 3,101,833 | 152 |
| 29 | Iowa | $81,019 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 296 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $78,545 | $52,000 | 579,315 | 75 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $82,423 | $55,000 | 2,984,100 | 102 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $78,319 | $53,000 | 3,004,279 | 267 |
| 33 | Missouri | $80,899 | $55,000 | 6,113,532 | 471 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $78,243 | $53,000 | 6,715,984 | 426 |
| 35 | Montana | $75,340 | $50,000 | 1,050,493 | 188 |
| 36 | Oregon | $75,003 | $49,000 | 4,142,776 | 662 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $77,887 | $53,000 | 869,666 | 79 |
| 38 | Idaho | $74,731 | $49,000 | 1,716,943 | 213 |
| 39 | Ohio | $75,958 | $52,000 | 11,658,609 | 971 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $77,900 | $53,000 | 1,427,538 | 102 |
| 41 | Delaware | $77,425 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 121 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $76,486 | $52,000 | 4,454,189 | 283 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $77,385 | $52,000 | 5,024,369 | 330 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $72,518 | $50,000 | 5,795,483 | 501 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $68,478 | $46,000 | 1,920,076 | 278 |
| 46 | Washington | $78,998 | $52,000 | 7,405,743 | 278 |
| 47 | Indiana | $73,136 | $50,000 | 6,666,818 | 498 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $75,246 | $50,000 | 3,930,864 | 180 |
| 49 | Alabama | $72,866 | $49,000 | 4,874,747 | 326 |
| 50 | California | $78,601 | $52,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,163 |
| 51 | Florida | $64,391 | $42,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,919 |
Highest paying states for principal bioinformatics specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Principal Bioinformatics Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $97,928 |
| 2 | New York | $101,722 |
| 3 | Texas | $100,514 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $100,560 |
| 5 | Nevada | $91,853 |
| 6 | Arizona | $88,020 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $106,527 |
| 8 | Maine | $97,804 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $90,437 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $88,360 |
| 11 | Virginia | $89,261 |
| 12 | Michigan | $92,787 |
| 13 | Alaska | $92,546 |
| 14 | Vermont | $96,280 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $83,808 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $99,673 |
| 17 | Illinois | $88,931 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $82,253 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $84,408 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $85,673 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $88,111 |
| 22 | Maryland | $87,995 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $82,563 |
| 24 | Kansas | $81,353 |
| 25 | Georgia | $83,688 |
| 26 | Colorado | $82,498 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $83,895 |
| 28 | Utah | $84,383 |
| 29 | Iowa | $81,019 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $78,545 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $82,423 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $78,319 |
| 33 | Missouri | $80,899 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $78,243 |
| 35 | Montana | $75,340 |
| 36 | Oregon | $75,003 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $77,887 |
| 38 | Idaho | $74,731 |
| 39 | Ohio | $75,958 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $77,900 |
| 41 | Delaware | $77,425 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $76,486 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $77,385 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $72,518 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $68,478 |
| 46 | Washington | $78,998 |
| 47 | Indiana | $73,136 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $75,246 |
| 49 | Alabama | $72,866 |
| 50 | California | $78,601 |
| 51 | Florida | $64,391 |
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Updated January 8, 2025