Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Virginia
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Virginia earn a median of $105,780 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,640; the top 10% earn over $221,880. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$148,160 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$93,620 median in Virginia
- Bioinformatics Scientists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$124,150 median in Virginia
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Virginia
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Virginia?
The median is $105,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,640 and the top 10% earn over $221,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 35 (−17% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.