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The average Bioinformatics Developer earns approximately $86,993 per year or about $42 per hour. Salaries in this field can vary widely based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and specific industry sectors. For instance, developers working in major metropolitan areas or specialized sectors may command significantly higher wages.
According to recent data, states like California, Massachusetts, and New York offer the highest salaries for bioinformatics developers. In these states, salaries can exceed $100,000 annually. Conversely, states with lower living costs may offer salaries around $70,000.
Over the past few years, the demand for bioinformatics developers has surged, reflecting the growing intersection of technology and healthcare. This trend suggests promising salary growth, making it an attractive career choice for those interested in the field.
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The highest-paying states for bioinformatics developers are Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. The lowest average bioinformatics developer salary states are Kansas, Hawaii, and West Virginia.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $97,256 | $46.76 |
| 2 | Oregon | $101,351 | $48.73 |
| 3 | Utah | $92,924 | $44.67 |
| 4 | Idaho | $94,846 | $45.60 |
| 5 | Arizona | $96,455 | $46.37 |
| 6 | South Carolina | $95,927 | $46.12 |
| 7 | Texas | $94,473 | $45.42 |
| 8 | Virginia | $89,134 | $42.85 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $94,453 | $45.41 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $82,618 | $39.72 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $88,689 | $42.64 |
| 12 | Michigan | $83,202 | $40.00 |
| 13 | Delaware | $90,036 | $43.29 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $83,115 | $39.96 |
| 15 | New York | $95,292 | $45.81 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $86,073 | $41.38 |
| 17 | Indiana | $82,047 | $39.45 |
| 18 | Ohio | $80,616 | $38.76 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $83,231 | $40.01 |
| 20 | Colorado | $87,016 | $41.83 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $89,782 | $43.16 |
| 22 | California | $90,943 | $43.72 |
| 23 | Alabama | $82,088 | $39.47 |
| 24 | Washington | $83,317 | $40.06 |
| 25 | Missouri | $82,499 | $39.66 |
| 26 | Georgia | $82,403 | $39.62 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $81,713 | $39.29 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $80,032 | $38.48 |
| 29 | Illinois | $85,920 | $41.31 |
| 30 | Maine | $81,123 | $39.00 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $82,941 | $39.88 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $78,832 | $37.90 |
| 33 | Alaska | $84,904 | $40.82 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $86,991 | $41.82 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $78,733 | $37.85 |
| 36 | Florida | $83,073 | $39.94 |
| 37 | Vermont | $78,615 | $37.80 |
| 38 | Montana | $79,502 | $38.22 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $80,268 | $38.59 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $78,680 | $37.83 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $80,142 | $38.53 |
| 42 | Maryland | $78,791 | $37.88 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $77,414 | $37.22 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $77,643 | $37.33 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $79,889 | $38.41 |
| 46 | Kansas | $75,803 | $36.44 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $75,668 | $36.38 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $75,637 | $36.36 |
| 49 | Iowa | $75,392 | $36.25 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $71,221 | $34.24 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $71,778 | $34.51 |
The highest-paying cities for bioinformatics developers are South San Francisco, CA, Newark, DE, and Boston, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South San Francisco, CA | $96,090 | $46.20 |
| 2 | Newark, DE | $89,986 | $43.26 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $89,674 | $43.11 |
| 4 | Bothell, WA | $83,762 | $40.27 |
| 5 | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ | $82,653 | $39.74 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $82,007 | $39.43 |
| 7 | Raleigh, NC | $80,787 | $38.84 |
| 8 | Rockville, MD | $78,703 | $37.84 |
A bioinformatics developer's salary ranges from $66,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $113,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $113,000 | $9,417 | $54 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,000 | $8,250 | $48 |
| Average | $86,993 | $7,249 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 10th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
The highest paying types of bioinformatics developers are ios developer, developer, and oracle developer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pl/Sql Developer | $89,164 | $7,430 | $42.87 | 80,502 |
| Tableau Developer | $91,235 | $7,603 | $43.86 | 84,521 |
| SQL Developer | $88,505 | $7,375 | $42.55 | 80,751 |
| IOS Developer | $101,536 | $8,461 | $48.82 | 237,714 |
| ETL Developer | $92,419 | $7,702 | $44.43 | 88,652 |
| Developer | $100,076 | $8,340 | $48.11 | 262,570 |
Top companies hiring bioinformatics developers now:
Bioinformatics developer salaries at Merck and Regeneron are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average bioinformatics developer salary at companies like Pfizer and M.I.T. International, Inc. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merck | $102,703 | $49.38 |
| 2 | Regeneron | $100,788 | $48.46 |
| 3 | Pfizer | $98,527 | $47.37 |
| 4 | M.I.T. International, Inc. | $91,182 | $43.84 |
| 5 | Nanome | $89,016 | $42.80 |
| 6 | Seagen | $88,360 | $42.48 |
| 7 | R&R Solutions | $87,293 | $41.97 |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin | $84,341 | $40.55 |
| 9 | Northeastern University | $73,769 | $35.47 |
| 10 | University of Delaware | $73,570 | $35.37 |
| 11 | North Carolina A&T State University | $58,639 | $28.19 |
The average bioinformatics developer salary has risen by $16,150 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average bioinformatics developer earned $70,843 annually, but today, they earn $86,993 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for bioinformatics developers over the last decade.
Compare bioinformatics developer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare bioinformatics developer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,000 | $41.82 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $84,100 | $40.45 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $82,200 | $39.53 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $80,800 | $38.83 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $79,400 | $38.18 | +1.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanome, Inc. | Bioinformatics Developer/Analyst | San Diego, CA | 08/12/2024 | $96,600 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories | Title: Bioinformatics Developer III | Pleasanton, CA | 07/23/2024 | $130,200 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories | Title: Bioinformatics Developer III | Pleasanton, CA | 07/23/2024 | $130,200 |
| Wolfram Alpha LLC | Bioinformatics Developer | Champaign, IL | 04/17/2024 | $70,200 |
| Wolfram Alpha LLC | Bioinformatics Developer | Champaign, IL | 04/17/2024 | $70,200 |
| KBR | Bioinformatics Programmer Developer | Ione, CA | 01/26/2024 | $134,000 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories | Title: Bioinformatics Developer III | Pleasanton, CA | 11/17/2023 | $127,000 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories | Title: Bioinformatics Developer III | Pleasanton, CA | 11/17/2023 | $127,000 |
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