Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in California
Biochemists and Biophysicists in California earn a median of $139,580 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,580; the top 10% earn over $208,210. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
States ranked near California
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- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$136,990 median in California
- Bioinformatics Scientists$113,530 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$113,530 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$177,030 median in California
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in California
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in California?
The median is $139,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,580 and the top 10% earn over $208,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 35 (+10% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.