SOC 19-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biochemists and Biophysicists — Connecticut
Connecticut · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Connecticut is $132,670 per year, close to the national median of $127,410 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Connecticut is $132,670 per year, close to the national median of $127,410 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $97,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $170,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,220 to $158,370.
Employment stands at 540, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 35 states with published data for this occupation, Connecticut ranks 5th by median wage. Bridgeport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $139,740. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 50th of 674 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,200 | −23.7% |
| 25th | $98,220 | −22.9% |
| Median (50th) | $132,670 | +4.1% |
| 75th | $158,370 | +24.3% |
| 90th | $170,700 | +34.0% |
| Mean | $136,300 | +7.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $139,740 | 80 | |
| 2 | Norwich | $135,320 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $132,670 buys what $128,060 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$132,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,060US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $132,670 a year, 4.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $97,200 to $170,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 35 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $139,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $132,670, or $63.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $127,410, so pay in Connecticut is 4.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $170,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $97,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bridgeport, at $139,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 540 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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