Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in the United States
$74,290
10th
$95,000
25th
$127,410
Median
$163,460
75th
$201,110
90th
National median
$127,410
2025 OEWS
Mean
$129,840
Hourly median
$61.26
Employment
33,830
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $174,880 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $165,050 | 1,380 |
| FL | $157,390 | 370 |
| Knoxville, TN | $149,140 | 30 |
| Miami, FL | $145,550 | 50 |
| Boulder, CO | $140,710 | 390 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $139,740 | 80 |
| CA | $139,580 | 3,240 |
| Norwich, CT | $135,320 | 150 |
| TN | $134,560 | 60 |
| PA | $134,090 | 2,750 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $134,090 | 3,050 |
| CT | $132,670 | 540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,700 | 580 |
| MA | $131,600 | 14,890 |
| Boston, MA | $131,550 | 13,370 |
| Dallas, TX | $130,670 | 160 |
| Riverside, CA | $129,490 | 30 |
| Worcester, MA | $125,420 | 1,060 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $125,020 | 140 |
| Trenton, NJ | $124,300 | 520 |
| San Jose, CA | $124,050 | 190 |
| NJ | $122,620 | 2,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,740 | 710 |
| DC | $120,090 | 70 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.