Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in California

Ranked #3 of 35 · CA

14.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $148,550 ≈ $71/hr
Median annual salary $139,580
Employment 3,240

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $83,580P25 $105,920 Median $139,580P75 $179,990P90 $208,210

About 80% of biochemists and biophysicistss in California earn between $83,580 and $208,210. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$148,550
U.S. average
$129,840

The mean biochemists and biophysicists salary in California is $148,550, about 14.4% above the U.S. average ($129,840). That works out to roughly $71/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $165,050 $168,650 1,380
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $131,700 $139,380 580
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $129,490 $160,890 30
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $124,050 $137,020 190
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $121,740 $126,920 710

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