What is the hourly salary range of Bioinformatics Scientist?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Bioinformatics Scientist in the United States is $56. While Salary.com is seeing that Bioinformatics Scientist salary in the US can go up to $69 or down to $51, but most earn between $53 and $63. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bioinformatics Scientist in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bioinformatics Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $51 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $53 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $56 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $63 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $69 US April 01, 2026
25% $53 10% $51 90% $69 75% $63 $56 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Bioinformatics Scientist

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  1. This Job:

    Bioinformatics Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  2. Up a level:

    Scientist II - Biotech

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Bioinformatics Scientist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Bioinformatics Scientist ranges from $53 to $63 with the average hourly pay of $56. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $56 to $69 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $62.
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Skills associated with Bioinformatics Scientist: Design, Bioinformatics

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