Biochemists and Biophysicists
Occupation
$103,650
National Median Salary
$49.83
Median Hourly Wage
34,520
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+22.0%
10 Year Change
$84,940
2014 Median
$103,650
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Biochemists and Biophysicists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $134,810 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $132,500 | 820 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $132,490 | 880 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $126,100 | 20,100 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $126,100 | 20,230 |
Top Paying States for Biochemists and Biophysicists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $148,880 | 510 |
| Arkansas | $143,490 | 100 |
| California | $130,240 | 4,190 |
| Massachusetts | $127,520 | 13,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $112,850 | 2,530 |
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Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services
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