Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $62,630 -39.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.11
10th percentile $49,290
90th percentile $167,230
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,290
    25th
    $60,130
    50th (median)
    $62,630
    75th
    $98,300
    90th
    $167,230

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 72% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 28% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $144,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $110,460
    Minnesota $82,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,610
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $74,800
    Missouri $72,600

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,510
    Chemists $63,420
    Biological Technicians $47,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $80,000
    Social Science Research Assistants $39,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Ann Arbor, MI is $30.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.63 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 39.6% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $49,290 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,130.