Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary by State
The national median pay for biochemists and biophysicists is $127,410 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,510 in Alabama to $157,390 in Florida.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $74,290
- 25th percentile
- $95,000
- Median
- $127,410
- 75th percentile
- $163,460
- Top 10%
- $201,110
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 33,830 jobs.
Median pay in 34 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $157,390 | +24% | $63,950 | $279,970 | 370 |
| 2 | California | $139,580 | +10% | $83,580 | $208,210 | 3,240 |
| 3 | Tennessee | $134,560 | +6% | $82,140 | $229,640 | 60 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $134,090 | +5% | $82,890 | $172,820 | 2,750 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $132,670 | +4% | $97,200 | $170,700 | 540 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $131,600 | +3% | $79,560 | $208,130 | 14,890 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $122,620 | −4% | $80,070 | $162,240 | 2,570 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $120,090 | −6% | $62,080 | $182,100 | 70 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $109,770 | −14% | $73,240 | $139,380 | 200 |
| 10 | Michigan | $109,340 | −14% | $58,580 | $142,350 | 730 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $109,080 | −14% | $70,270 | $149,130 | 60 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $106,480 | −16% | $85,730 | $146,380 | 170 |
| 13 | Virginia | $105,780 | −17% | $74,640 | $221,880 | 70 |
| 14 | Delaware | $101,880 | −20% | $62,210 | $155,080 | 490 |
| 15 | Iowa | $101,090 | −21% | $65,950 | $136,840 | 140 |
| 16 | New York | $101,080 | −21% | $66,140 | $165,710 | 980 |
| 17 | Maryland | $100,650 | −21% | $65,510 | $159,330 | 690 |
| 18 | Washington | $98,840 | −22% | $64,010 | $128,040 | 270 |
| 19 | Kansas | $97,850 | −23% | $63,550 | $153,340 | 140 |
| 20 | Texas | $97,510 | −23% | $61,820 | $222,850 | 520 |
| 21 | Ohio | $90,000 | −29% | $58,580 | $138,490 | 350 |
| 22 | Illinois | $87,010 | −32% | $60,060 | $173,140 | 150 |
| 23 | Georgia | $85,680 | −33% | $77,280 | $228,170 | 110 |
| 24 | Maine | $84,560 | −34% | $66,570 | $132,830 | 390 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $82,390 | −35% | $65,030 | $152,020 | Not published |
| 26 | North Carolina | $82,220 | −35% | $62,850 | $160,940 | 570 |
| 27 | Utah | $81,990 | −36% | $49,870 | $157,320 | 160 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $81,280 | −36% | $62,370 | $126,930 | 190 |
| 29 | Missouri | $79,550 | −38% | $64,760 | $132,420 | 290 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $76,710 | −40% | $64,550 | $135,980 | Not published |
| 31 | Kentucky | $74,710 | −41% | $57,020 | $199,580 | 40 |
| 32 | Nevada | $69,220 | −46% | $42,050 | $149,430 | Not published |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $69,130 | −46% | $51,750 | $101,100 | 70 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $66,910 | −47% | $51,470 | $89,240 | 70 |
| 35 | Alabama | $48,510 | −62% | $47,090 | $85,520 | 90 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Biochemists and Biophysicists salary questions
Which state pays biochemists and biophysicists the most?
Florida, with a median of $157,390 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $127,410). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays biochemists and biophysicists the least?
Alabama, with a median of $48,510 a year (−62% vs. national).
Where do most biochemists and biophysicists work?
Massachusetts has the most jobs, about 14,890, with a median of $131,600.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.