Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Texas
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Texas earn a median of $97,510 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,820; the top 10% earn over $222,850. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
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- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,470 median in Texas
- Bioinformatics Scientists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$72,700 median in Texas
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Texas
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Texas?
The median is $97,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,820 and the top 10% earn over $222,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 35 (−23% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.