Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,170 -42.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $59,170
90th percentile $120,300
Employed locally 70
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,170
    25th
    $59,170
    50th (median)
    $59,170
    75th
    $104,030
    90th
    $120,300

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 61% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 39% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $111,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,710
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,620

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners$78,330
    School Psychologists$77,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Austin, TX is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Austin, TX is 42.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $59,170 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,170.