The average salary for a biochemists and biophysicist in the United States is $120,310, but the range typically falls between $81,650 and $136,080. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $57.84, with a range between $39.26 and $65.43.
There are approximately 33,180 people employed as a biochemists and biophysicist in the United States. With Massachusetts, California, New Jersey employing the highest number of biochemists and biophysicists.The state with the best pay for a biochemists and biophysicist is Virginia, with an average annual salary of $125,000, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $62,930.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $64,680 | $31.1 |
| 25th Percentile | $81,650 | $39.26 |
| Median | $107,460 | $51.66 |
| 75th Percentile | $136,080 | $65.43 |
| 90th Percentile | $175,790 | $84.52 |
The salary of a biochemists and biophysicist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a biochemists and biophysicist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for biochemists and biophysicists are Virginia, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey while the worst states are Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, Texas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,070 | $62,930 | $89,020 |
| Arizona | $53,400 | $67,460 | $89,140 |
| California | $76,410 | $137,360 | $224,110 |
| Colorado | $63,070 | $111,180 | $171,400 |
| Delaware | $46,870 | $96,020 | $138,850 |
| District of Columbia | $55,240 | $84,380 | $130,680 |
| Florida | $45,460 | $109,570 | $175,790 |
| Georgia | $40,620 | $76,120 | $126,370 |
| Idaho | $60,230 | $100,450 | $148,990 |
| Illinois | $50,500 | $86,250 | $123,210 |
| Indiana | $48,700 | $88,660 | $196,270 |
| Iowa | $52,930 | $97,530 | $191,610 |
| Kentucky | $53,890 | $93,900 | $195,950 |
| Maine | $65,880 | $90,900 | $129,170 |
| Maryland | $57,910 | $117,730 | $196,870 |
| Massachusetts | $78,520 | $126,720 | $174,210 |
| Michigan | $58,290 | $123,790 | >$239,200 |
| Minnesota | $50,800 | $88,820 | $135,290 |
| Missouri | $56,740 | $88,260 | $157,460 |
| Montana | $49,730 | $70,830 | $73,890 |
| Nebraska | $37,980 | $88,800 | $181,290 |
| New Hampshire | $67,620 | $104,790 | $149,820 |
| New Jersey | $74,010 | $107,240 | $133,310 |
| New York | $54,450 | $109,080 | $184,170 |
| Ohio | $48,350 | $83,650 | $126,660 |
| Oregon | $65,230 | $104,110 | $139,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,080 | $121,140 | $174,820 |
| Rhode Island | $61,620 | $106,070 | $172,750 |
| South Carolina | $64,950 | $87,360 | $118,400 |
| Tennessee | $66,230 | $86,610 | $112,250 |
| Texas | $43,000 | $79,980 | $116,450 |
| Utah | $46,040 | $77,720 | $116,380 |
| Virginia | $66,500 | $125,000 | $169,630 |
| Washington | $50,500 | $90,940 | $133,310 |
| Wisconsin | $61,740 | $124,430 | $218,590 |
Even between cities, the salary of a biochemists and biophysicist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for biochemists and biophysicists is Rochester, NY with an average salary of $146,340.The city with the lowest average salary for biochemists and biophysicists is Bloomington, IN with an average salary of $63,680.
Areas with highest average salaries for biochemists and biophysicists
Areas with lowest average salaries for biochemists and biophysicists
The number of biochemists and biophysicists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of biochemists and biophysicists has increased by 1,170. On average, the number of biochemists and biophysicists has been increasing by 0.9% each year. The salary of biochemists and biophysicists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of biochemists and biophysicists has increased by $15,500. On average, the salary of biochemists and biophysicists has been increasing by 3.7% each year.
Biochemists and Biophysicists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for biochemists and biophysicists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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