*A job as a Computational Biologist falls under the broader career category of Bioinformatics Scientists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Bioinformatics Scientists :
Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.
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Median Annual Wage |
$99,060 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$47.63* |
Total Employed Nationally |
61,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.