Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for biochemists and biophysicists is $46.88 an hour ($97,510 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($127,410). Texas ranks 20th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biochemists and biophysicists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.72 | $61,820 |
| 25% of workers | $37.81 | $78,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.88 | $97,510 |
| 75% of workers | $62.18 | $129,330 |
| 90% of workers | $107.14 | $222,850 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $130,670 | 160 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $111,320 | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $94,320 | 160 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $61,820 | 70 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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