Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Missouri
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Missouri earn a median of $79,550 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −38% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,760; the top 10% earn over $132,420. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
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- Bioinformatics Scientists$63,290 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$63,290 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$78,590 median in Missouri
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Missouri
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Missouri?
The median is $79,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,760 and the top 10% earn over $132,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 35 (−38% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.