SOC 19-1021 · May 2025 · United States
Biochemists and Biophysicists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists across the United States is $127,410 per year, measured over 33,830 jobs. The highest state median is in Florida, at $157,390.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Biochemists and Biophysicists
Pay for this occupation varies by 224.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Florida pays $157,390 and Alabama pays $48,510.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $157,390 | 370 | |
| 2 | California | $139,580 | 3,240 | |
| 3 | Tennessee | $134,560 | 60 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $134,090 | 2,750 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $132,670 | 540 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $131,600 | 14,890 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $122,620 | 2,570 | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $120,090 | 70 | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $109,770 | 200 | |
| 10 | Michigan | $109,340 | 730 |
States with the most Biochemists and Biophysicists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 14,890 | $131,600 | |
| 2 | California | 3,240 | $139,580 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 2,750 | $134,090 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 2,570 | $122,620 | |
| 5 | New York | 980 | $101,080 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 730 | $109,340 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 690 | $100,650 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 570 | $82,220 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | 540 | $132,670 | |
| 10 | Texas | 520 | $97,510 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $174,880 | 40 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $165,050 | 1,380 |
| 3 | Knoxville | $149,140 | 30 |
| 4 | Miami | $145,550 | 50 |
| 5 | Boulder | $140,710 | 390 |
| 6 | Bridgeport | $139,740 | 80 |
| 7 | Norwich | $135,320 | 150 |
| 8 | Philadelphia | $134,090 | 3,050 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $131,700 | 580 |
| 10 | Boston | $131,550 | 13,370 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.