What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Bioinformatics Professor?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Bioinformatics Professor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (32.6% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Haines Junction, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $106,192 $8,849 $2,042 $51.05 Whitehorse, YT $105,516 $8,793 $2,029 $50.73 Haines Junction, YT $105,094 $8,757 $2,021 $50.53 North Cowichan, BC $104,785 $8,732 $2,015 $50.38 Olympia, WA $104,589 $8,715 $2,011 $50.28 Duncan, BC $104,382 $8,698 $2,007 $50.18 Victoria, BC $103,751 $8,645 $1,995 $49.88 Kelowna, BC $101,618 $8,468 $1,954 $48.85 Campbell River, BC $100,397 $8,366 $1,930 $48.27 Moose Jaw, SK $99,987 $8,332 $1,922 $48.07

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Q: How much does a Bioinformatics Professor make?

The average annual pay for a bioinformatics professor in the United States is $80,057 a year — that works out to approximately $38.49 an hour. The middle 80% of Bioinformatics Professors earn between $52,500 (10th percentile) and $118,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Bioinformatics Professor Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Bioinformatics Professor in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Bioinformatics Postdoc at $123,411 (154.2%) above Bioinformatics Professor. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Bioinformatics Postdoc $203,468 $16,955 $3,912 $97.82 Biomaterial Scientist $130,117 $10,843 $2,502 $62.56 International Market Research Analyst $78,816 $6,568 $1,515 $37.89 Human Lab Rat $42,113 $3,509 $809 $20.25 Biomaterials $38,633 $3,219 $742 $18.57

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Bioinformatics Professor Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$80,057

Columbus

Ohio

$77,327

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How much does a Bioinformatics Professor make?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Bioinformatics Professor in the United States is $80,057 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $38.49 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,539/week or $6,671/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $135,000 and as low as $42,500, the majority of Bioinformatics Professor salaries currently range between $60,000 (25th percentile) to $91,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $118,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Bioinformatics Professor varies greatly (by as much as 31500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Bioinformatics Professor in your area makes on average $77,327 per year, or $2,730 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $80,057. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Bioinformatics Professor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Bioinformatics Professor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Bioinformatics Professor Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Bioinformatics Professor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $25,037 (31.3%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $26,135 (32.6%) above the $80,057 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Bioinformatics Professor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Kentville, NS, and Moose Jaw, SK, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Bioinformatics Professor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$106,192	$8,849	$2,042	$51.05
Whitehorse, YT	$105,516	$8,793	$2,029	$50.73
Haines Junction, YT	$105,094	$8,757	$2,021	$50.53
North Cowichan, BC	$104,785	$8,732	$2,015	$50.38
Olympia, WA	$104,589	$8,715	$2,011	$50.28
Duncan, BC	$104,382	$8,698	$2,007	$50.18
Victoria, BC	$103,751	$8,645	$1,995	$49.88
Kelowna, BC	$101,618	$8,468	$1,954	$48.85
Campbell River, BC	$100,397	$8,366	$1,930	$48.27
Moose Jaw, SK	$99,987	$8,332	$1,922	$48.07

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Bioinformatics Professor Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Bioinformatics Professor category.

For example Bioinformatics Postdoc jobs pay as much as $123,411 (154.2%) more than the average Bioinformatics Professor salary of $80,057. If you're qualified, finding work as a Bioinformatics Postdoc may help you make more money than that of the average Bioinformatics Professor position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Bioinformatics Postdoc	$203,468	$16,955	$3,912	$97.82
Biomaterial Scientist	$130,117	$10,843	$2,502	$62.56
International Market Research Analyst	$78,816	$6,568	$1,515	$37.89
Human Lab Rat	$42,113	$3,509	$809	$20.25
Biomaterials	$38,633	$3,219	$742	$18.57

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Infographic detailing Bioinformatics Professor salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $80,057 per year or $38.49 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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