Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in District of Columbia
Biochemists and Biophysicists in District of Columbia earn a median of $120,090 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,080; the top 10% earn over $182,100. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$84,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$151,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$101,940 median in District of Columbia
- Bioinformatics Scientists$84,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$84,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$137,600 median in District of Columbia
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in District of Columbia
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $120,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,080 and the top 10% earn over $182,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 35 (−6% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.