Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Worcester

In Worcester (MA), the median pay for biochemists and biophysicists is $60.30 an hour ($125,420 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.

$60.30Median hourly pay
$98,230–$157,620Middle half of workers, yearly
1,060People in this job in Worcester (MA)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($127,410). It is 5% lower than the Massachusetts median ($131,600).

Pay range for biochemists and biophysicists in Worcester (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$40.86$84,980
25% of workers$47.22$98,230
Half of workers (median)$60.30$125,420
75% of workers$75.78$157,620
90% of workers$92.82$193,070

Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$131,55013,370
Worcester (this page)$125,4201,060

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

Other job titles for this job

Analytical Research ChemistBiochemistBiochemistry ScientistBiological ChemistBiophysicistBiophysics ResearcherClinical BiochemistForensic ToxicologistPhysical BiochemistProtein BiochemistProtein Biochemistry ScientistResearch Biochemist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.