Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for biochemists and biophysicists is $52.70 an hour ($109,620 a year). About 2,200 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($127,410). It is 8% higher than the New York median ($101,080).
Pay range for biochemists and biophysicists in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.71 | $82,610 |
| 25% of workers | $47.44 | $98,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.70 | $109,620 |
| 75% of workers | $64.53 | $134,220 |
| 90% of workers | $78.06 | $162,370 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $109,620 | 2,200 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $94,510 | 90 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $81,480 | 80 |
New York 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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $103,360 |
| Chemists | $85,150 |
| Biological Technicians | $62,780 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $111,380 |
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| Physicists | $181,970 |
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