The job market for bioinformatics scientists in the United States

There are currently an estimated 38,700 bioinformatics scientists in the United States. The bioinformatics scientist job market is expected to grow by 8.0% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are bioinformatics scientists?

CareerExplorer rates bioinformatics scientists with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 9,500 bioinformatics scientists. That number is based on 3,100 additional bioinformatics scientists, and the retirement of 6,400 existing bioinformatics scientists.

What’s the supply of bioinformatics scientists?

The bioinformatics scientist industry is concentrated in California, Massachusetts, Maryland

Bioinformatics Scientist job market by state