Biochemist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level biochemist earnings begin at:

$77.31 per hour

$160,810 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level biochemist earnings begin at:

$62.87 per hour

$130,760 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level biochemist earnings begin at:

$50.75 per hour

$105,560 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level biochemist earnings begin at:

$37.25 per hour

$77,490 per year

10th percentile

Starting level biochemist earnings begin at:

$23.70 per hour

$49,290 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Biochemist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Illinois $95,299
Delaware $93,400
Maryland $91,870
California $90,450
Pennsylvania $90,398
Georgia $87,120
Arizona $86,125
Virginia $85,360
North Carolina $84,820
Oregon $77,310
Texas $77,250
Missouri $76,940
Wisconsin $75,810
Tennessee $75,310
Alabama $73,970
Florida $72,250
Maine $71,510
Kentucky $70,910
Michigan $69,290
Colorado $69,240
Minnesota $68,530
Washington $67,730
Arkansas $64,970
Nebraska $64,210
Iowa $63,890
Utah $63,700
New York $56,360
South Carolina $55,690
Ohio $49,020
Idaho $40,020
New Jersey $129,670
Connecticut $105,560
New Hampshire $105,370
Indiana $103,159
Massachusetts $101,550

How do biochemist salaries compare to similar careers?

Biochemists earn None% less than similar careers in Connecticut.

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Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)