Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $80,180 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.55
10th percentile $56,720
90th percentile $165,680
Employed locally 130
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,720
    25th
    $63,320
    50th (median)
    $80,180
    75th
    $108,180
    90th
    $165,680

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 93% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biochemists and Biophysicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $174,880
    Knoxville, TN $149,140
    Florida $148,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $144,180
    Arkansas $143,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850

    Nearby metros — Biochemists and Biophysicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $126,830
    Rochester, NY $113,010
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,100
    Syracuse, NY $96,190
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $86,130

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Albany, NY is $38.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.78 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Albany, NY is 22.6% below the national median of $103,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Albany?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $56,720 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,320.