Bioinformatics Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for bioinformatics technicians is $81,490 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,820 in Oklahoma to $180,500 in California. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,980
- 25th percentile
- $60,750
- Median
- $81,490
- 75th percentile
- $107,180
- Top 10%
- $154,580
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other”). About 3,720 jobs.
Median pay in 13 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $180,500 | +121% | $50,350 | $212,940 | 120 |
| 2 | North Carolina | $101,850 | +25% | $79,210 | $160,450 | Not published |
| 3 | Texas | $93,090 | +14% | $93,090 | $130,430 | Not published |
| 4 | Illinois | $81,090 | 0% | $50,330 | $147,070 | 1,320 |
| 5 | New York | $79,460 | −2% | $45,360 | $264,510 | 70 |
| 6 | Alaska | $78,580 | −4% | $62,380 | $106,880 | 90 |
| 7 | Washington | $65,840 | −19% | $50,350 | $98,490 | 320 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $65,110 | −20% | $60,350 | $109,160 | Not published |
| 9 | New Jersey | $61,400 | −25% | $53,790 | $90,940 | 50 |
| 10 | Virginia | $59,990 | −26% | $44,110 | $195,190 | 180 |
| 11 | Iowa | $49,020 | −40% | $41,100 | $82,130 | 30 |
| 12 | Maryland | $42,850 | −47% | $37,630 | $195,090 | 50 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $36,820 | −55% | $36,090 | $109,420 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Bioinformatics Technicians salary questions
Which state pays bioinformatics technicians the most?
California, with a median of $180,500 a year (+121% vs. the national median of $81,490). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays bioinformatics technicians the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $36,820 a year (−55% vs. national).
Where do most bioinformatics technicians work?
Illinois has the most jobs, about 1,320, with a median of $81,090.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.