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.
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 area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |