SOC 19-1021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists is $103,646 per year ($49.83/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $78,728 and $134,451 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $168,896 per year. There are approximately 34,520 biochemists and biophysicists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $31.20 | $64,896 |
| P25 | $37.85 | $78,728 |
| P50MEDIAN | $49.83 | $103,646 |
| P75 | $64.64 | $134,451 |
| P90 | $81.20 | $168,896 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists is $103,646 per year ($49.83/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $78,728 and $134,451 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists is $168,896 per year ($81.20/hr). The 75th percentile is $134,451 per year.
Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn approximately $64,896 per year ($31.20/hr). The 25th percentile is $78,728 per year.
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