Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in California
In California, the median pay for biochemists and biophysicists is $67.11 an hour ($139,580 a year). About 3,240 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($127,410). California ranks 2nd of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biochemists and biophysicists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.18 | $83,580 |
| 25% of workers | $50.93 | $105,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.11 | $139,580 |
| 75% of workers | $86.53 | $179,990 |
| 90% of workers | $100.10 | $208,210 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $165,050 | 1,380 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $131,700 | 580 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $129,490 | 30 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $124,050 | 190 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $121,740 | 710 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for biochemists and biophysicists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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