Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Washington
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Washington earn a median of $98,840 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,010; the top 10% earn over $128,040. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$108,110 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$134,570 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$105,680 median in Washington
- Bioinformatics Scientists$108,110 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$108,110 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$127,250 median in Washington
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Washington
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Washington?
The median is $98,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,010 and the top 10% earn over $128,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 35 (−22% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.