How much does a Bioinformatics Scientist make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist in Boston, MA is $128,502. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $113,284 to $144,982, with most professionals earning between $99,428 and $159,985.

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Bioinformatics Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $99,428 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $113,284 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $128,502 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $144,982 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $159,985 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $113,284 10% $99,428 90% $159,985 75% $144,982 $128,502 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bioinformatics Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
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Skills associated with Bioinformatics Scientist: Design, Bioinformatics

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