SOC 191021

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

National Median

$103,650

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$103,650

Entry Level (10th pct)

$64,890

Experienced (90th pct)

$168,900

Total Employed

34,520

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$64,890 - $78,730
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$78,730 - $134,460
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$134,460 - $168,900

Highest Paying Locations for Biochemists and Biophysicists

Florida

$148,880

+43.6% vs national

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

$144,180

+39.1% vs national

Arkansas

$143,490

+38.4% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$140,850

+35.9% vs national

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

$134,460

+29.7% vs national

Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Florida	$148,880	510
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$144,180	110
Arkansas	$143,490	100
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$140,850	1,940
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$134,460	N/A
California	$130,240	4,190
Worcester, MA	$129,130	770
Barnstable Town, MA	$128,910	80
New Haven, CT	$128,760	110
Massachusetts	$127,520	13,530
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$127,510	12,430
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$126,830	300
Boulder, CO	$126,800	360
Rochester, NY	$113,010	50
Pennsylvania	$112,850	2,530
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$110,460	2,600
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$110,140	40
Virginia	$109,230	130
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$107,910	1,010
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$107,730	400
Washington	$107,730	530
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$104,420	590
New Hampshire	$103,980	200
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$103,960	470
New Jersey	$103,360	2,180
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$103,180	40
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$103,100	440
Madison, WI	$102,410	150
Wisconsin	$102,380	170
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$101,710	140
Oregon	$101,390	70
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$101,390	70
Delaware	$101,120	470
Maryland	$99,800	760
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$99,220	160
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$97,620	N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$97,100	2,660
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$96,990	70
Syracuse, NY	$96,190	60
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$96,160	80
Maine	$96,110	350
Portland-South Portland, ME	$96,110	340
New York	$95,410	1,660
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$95,170	N/A
Texas	$94,560	710
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$93,500	50
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$93,060	80
Tennessee	$92,470	40
Columbus, OH	$92,410	150
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$90,780	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Biochemists and Biophysicists?

The national median annual salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists is $103,650, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Biochemists and Biophysicistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Biochemists and Biophysicistss is Florida, with a median salary of $148,880.

How much can an experienced Biochemists and Biophysicists make?

Top-earning Biochemists and Biophysicistss (90th percentile) make $168,900 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.