Profession
Biochemists and Biophysicists
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.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
16102018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1610
GroupMen
Median84,968 USD
Average84,968 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median127,410 USD
Average129,840 USD
Middle 50%95,000 USD - 163,460 USD
Decile range74,290 USD - 201,110 USD
Bottom decile74,290 USD
Top decile201,110 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median48,510 USD
Average64,020 USD
Middle 50%48,510 USD - 64,110 USD
Decile range47,090 USD - 85,520 USD
Bottom decile47,090 USD
Top decile85,520 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median82,390 USD
Average98,290 USD
Middle 50%71,310 USD - 152,020 USD
Decile range65,030 USD - 152,020 USD
Bottom decile65,030 USD
Top decile152,020 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median139,580 USD
Average148,550 USD
Middle 50%105,920 USD - 179,990 USD
Decile range83,580 USD - 208,210 USD
Bottom decile83,580 USD
Top decile208,210 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median132,670 USD
Average136,300 USD
Middle 50%98,220 USD - 158,370 USD
Decile range97,200 USD - 170,700 USD
Bottom decile97,200 USD
Top decile170,700 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median101,880 USD
Average104,270 USD
Middle 50%82,770 USD - 137,620 USD
Decile range62,210 USD - 155,080 USD
Bottom decile62,210 USD
Top decile155,080 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median120,090 USD
Average121,400 USD
Middle 50%62,540 USD - 182,100 USD
Decile range62,080 USD - 182,100 USD
Bottom decile62,080 USD
Top decile182,100 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median157,390 USD
Average157,820 USD
Middle 50%91,040 USD - 186,000 USD
Decile range63,950 USD - 279,970 USD
Bottom decile63,950 USD
Top decile279,970 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2025
19-1021SOC 2018 19-1021
GroupAll
Median85,680 USD
Average110,160 USD
Middle 50%77,500 USD - 97,890 USD
Decile range77,280 USD - 228,170 USD
Bottom decile77,280 USD
Top decile228,170 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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