Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for biochemists and biophysicists is $61.26 an hour ($127,410 a year). About 33,830 people work in this job there.
Pay range for biochemists and biophysicists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.71 | $74,290 |
| 25% of workers | $45.67 | $95,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.26 | $127,410 |
| 75% of workers | $78.59 | $163,460 |
| 90% of workers | $96.69 | $201,110 |
Best-paying states for biochemists and biophysicists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $157,390 | 370 |
| California | $139,580 | 3,240 |
| Tennessee | $134,560 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $134,090 | 2,750 |
| Connecticut | $132,670 | 540 |
| Massachusetts | $131,600 | 14,890 |
| New Jersey | $122,620 | 2,570 |
| District of Columbia | $120,090 | 70 |
| New Hampshire | $109,770 | 200 |
| Michigan | $109,340 | 730 |
Pay by state
- California · $139,580
- Connecticut · $132,670
- Maryland · $100,650
- Massachusetts · $131,600
- Michigan · $109,340
- New Jersey · $122,620
- New York · $101,080
- North Carolina · $82,220
- Pennsylvania · $134,090
- Texas · $97,510
Education, experience and outlook for biochemists and biophysicists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,410 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 |
| Conservation Scientists | $73,010 |
| Microbiologists | $87,990 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $76,780 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $78,850 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $88,720 |
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