Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Alabama
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Alabama earn a median of $48,510 a year, −62% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −62% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,090; the top 10% earn over $85,520. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$152,550 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$68,490 median in Alabama
- Bioinformatics Scientists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$87,260 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$65,690 median in Alabama
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Alabama
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Alabama?
The median is $48,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,090 and the top 10% earn over $85,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 35 (−62% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.