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Bioinformatics Scientists in Pennsylvania

Bioinformatics Scientists in Pennsylvania

Thinking about a career as a Bioinformatics Scientists in Pennsylvania? Below are the key facts. All biological scientists not listed separately.

$95,640 Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania)
$92,484 National Median Annual Wage
2,600 Pennsylvania Employment
Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Bioinformatics Scientists Make in Pennsylvania?

For bioinformatics scientists working in Pennsylvania, the median annual wage is $95,640 per year (or about $45.98/hour).Earnings range from $57,320 at the 10th percentile to $132,540 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $57,320 $27.56
25th percentile $73,470 $35.32
Median (50th) $95,640 $45.98
75th percentile $111,630 $53.67
90th percentile $132,540 $63.72
Salary ranges for Bioinformatics Scientists in Pennsylvania

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Pennsylvania compared to the national average — is 1.12, suggesting that bioinformatics scientists are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, bioinformatics scientists earn a median of $92,484 per year ($44.46/hour), exceeding the Pennsylvania median.

Bioinformatics Scientists earnings in Pennsylvania vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 10,443 bioinformatics scientists nationwide. In Pennsylvania alone, about 2,600 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 520 bioinformatics scientists.

Bioinformatics Scientists in Pennsylvania vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Bioinformatics Scientists

Top Pennsylvania Metros for Bioinformatics Scientists

The largest metro-area employers of bioinformatics scientists in Pennsylvania.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 1,630 $101,110
Pittsburgh, PA 300 $80,640
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 110 $77,810
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 50 $91,600
Lancaster, PA 30 $80,990

Top States for Bioinformatics Scientists Employment

These states have the highest employment of bioinformatics scientists work.

State Number Employed
California 12,580
Maryland 5,220
North Carolina 3,020
New York 2,610
Pennsylvania 2,600
Texas 2,600
Missouri 2,560
Massachusetts 2,450
Florida 2,380
Virginia 1,950
Washington 1,870
Georgia 1,520
Illinois 1,090
Minnesota 960
Michigan 900
District of Columbia 900
Colorado 900
Indiana 850
Wisconsin 850
Oregon 720

Highest-Paying States for Bioinformatics Scientists

These states pay the most for bioinformatics scientists.

State Annual Median Salary
Connecticut $120,880
Maryland $115,710
California $112,010
New Jersey $102,760
Massachusetts $101,140
Rhode Island $98,990
Alaska $98,220
North Carolina $97,020
Colorado $96,680
Washington $96,120

Skills

Key bioinformatics scientists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Complex Problem Solving  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Biology  4.8 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  4.6 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  4.3 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.2 / 5
0
5
Chemistry  3.6 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for bioinformatics scientists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Expression  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Information Ordering  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
  • Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
  • Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
  • Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
  • Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
  • Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
  • Develop data models and databases.
  • Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics.
  • Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.
  • Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.
  • Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics.
  • Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.

Work Activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Processing Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS software, Apache Hadoop, Bash, C, C#, C++ In-demand technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS software, Bash

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Careers similar to bioinformatics scientists include:

Also Known As

Bioinformatician, Bioinformaticist, Bioinformatics Analyst, Bioinformatics Associate, Bioinformatics Computer Scientist, Bioinformatics Consultant, Bioinformatics Data Analyst, Bioinformatics Developer, Bioinformatics Engineer, Bioinformatics Research Scientist, Bioinformatics Research Specialist, Bioinformatics Scientist, Bioinformatics Specialist, Bioinformatics Support Specialist, Computational Biologist.

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