Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics in the United States is $68,138 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,938
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,353 to $76,932
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,265
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Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $76,932 $6,411 $1,479 $37
Average $68,138 $5,678 $1,310 $33
25th Percentile $60,353 $5,029 $1,161 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics Salaries

An Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,917
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,151
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,138
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,759
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,018
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics$64,917
Intermediate Level Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics$65,151
Senior Level Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics$68,138
Specialist Level Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics$71,759
Expert Level Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics$72,018
$64,917 0 yr
$65,151 < 2 yrs
$68,138 2-4 yrs
$71,759 5-8 yrs
$72,018 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $75,442.
  • California: $75,156.
  • Massachusetts: $74,154.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $85,942
  • San Francisco: $85,097
  • Oakland: $83,210

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.17% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Psychotherapy (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
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Leadership 12.17%
Psychotherapy 2.61%
Quality Assurance 1.74%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics's salary.
  • Facility Management: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Facilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Facility Management
 $87,898
29%
Facilitation
 $71,545
5%
Alignment
 $70,863
4%
Written Communication
 $70,863
4%
Billing
 $70,863
4%
Coaching
 $70,182
3%
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How Education impacts an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics with a Bachelor's Degree is between $56,067 and $61,348).

Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 5.3%
Associates 5.2%
Bachelors 42.8%
Masters 43.5%
Doctorate 2.9%
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Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$60,353
Average $68,138/year
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Average $5,678/month
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$1,161
Average $1,310/week
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Average $33/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $76,932 $6,411 $1,479 $37
Average $68,138 $5,678 $1,310 $33
25th Percentile $60,353 $5,029 $1,161 $29

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Salary Trends for Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics

Salaries for an Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $50,768 in 2023 to around $51,077 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Scientist, Bioinformatics salary trends, .

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