The average salary for a biochemist in Oregon is around $77,310 per year.
Avg Salary
Biochemists earn an average yearly salary of $77,310.
Wages typically start from $45,700 and go up to $103,490.
9% above national average Updated in 2018
Biochemist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level biochemist earnings begin at:
$49.76 per hour
$103,490 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level biochemist earnings begin at:
$45.14 per hour
$93,900 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level biochemist earnings begin at:
$37.17 per hour
$77,310 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level biochemist earnings begin at:
$27.18 per hour
$56,530 per year
10th percentile
Starting level biochemist earnings begin at:
$21.97 per hour
$45,700 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Biochemist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $98,840 |
| Kansas | $97,850 |
| Texas | $97,510 |
| Ohio | $90,000 |
| Illinois | $87,010 |
| Arizona | $86,125 |
| Georgia | $85,680 |
| Maine | $84,560 |
| Arkansas | $82,390 |
| North Carolina | $82,220 |
| Utah | $81,990 |
| Minnesota | $81,280 |
| Missouri | $79,550 |
| Oregon | $77,310 |
| Rhode Island | $76,710 |
| Kentucky | $74,710 |
| Colorado | $69,240 |
| Nevada | $69,220 |
| Oklahoma | $69,130 |
| Nebraska | $66,910 |
| Alabama | $48,510 |
| Idaho | $40,020 |
| Florida | $157,390 |
| California | $139,580 |
| Tennessee | $134,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $134,090 |
| Connecticut | $132,670 |
| Massachusetts | $131,600 |
| New Jersey | $122,620 |
| District of Columbia | $120,090 |
| New Hampshire | $109,770 |
| Michigan | $109,340 |
| South Carolina | $109,080 |
| Wisconsin | $106,480 |
| Virginia | $105,780 |
| Indiana | $103,159 |
| Delaware | $101,880 |
| Iowa | $101,090 |
| New York | $101,080 |
| Maryland | $100,650 |
How do biochemist salaries compare to similar careers?
Biochemists earn about the same as related careers in Oregon. On average, they make less than atmospheric scientists but more than environmental consultants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric scientist salary | $93K |
| Hydrologist salary | $79K |
| Biostatistician salary | $77K |
| Statistician salary | $77K |
| Geospatial information scientist salary | $78K |
| Biochemist salary | $77K |
| Geographer salary | $76K |
| Industrial ecologist salary | $77K |
| Environmental restoration planner salary | $77K |
| Environmental consultant salary | $77K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)