How much does a Bioinformatics Scientist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist in California is $127,085. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,035 to $143,383, with most professionals earning between $98,332 and $158,221.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bioinformatics Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $98,332 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $112,035 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $127,085 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $143,383 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $158,221 CA April 01, 2025
25% $112,035 10% $98,332 90% $158,221 75% $143,383 $127,085 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $128,211 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $130,854 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $134,685 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $128,113 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $125,139 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $132,922 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $128,382 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $121,884 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $149,443 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $149,100 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Bioinformatics Scientist

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

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    2 - 4 years experience
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