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Biochemists and Biophysicists

Salary benchmarks based on 455 public records across 10 cities.

What do Biochemists and Biophysicists do?

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, SOC 2018 (SOC 19-1021)

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with available data. Based on 455 data points.

$72K

P25

$77K

Median

$88K

P75

P25 $72K Median $77K P75 $88K

Top Paying Cities

Cambridge, MA
$91K n=38 Seattle, WA
$85K n=14 San Francisco, CA
$80K n=52 Boston, MA
$80K n=35 La Jolla, CA
$79K n=43 Stanford, CA
$78K n=27 Durham, NC
$78K n=19 Duarte, CA
$76K n=12 New York, NY
$76K n=20 Bronx, NY
$75K n=11

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Last updated: 2026-06-29