How much does a Bioinformatics Scientist make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bioinformatics Scientist in San Jose, CA is $145,324. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,114 to $163,961, with most professionals earning between $112,444 and $180,928.

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Bioinformatics Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $112,444 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $128,114 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $145,324 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $163,961 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bioinformatics Scientist Salary $180,928 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $128,114 10% $112,444 90% $180,928 75% $163,961 $145,324 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bioinformatics Scientist

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

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

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Skills associated with Bioinformatics Scientist: Design, Bioinformatics

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