Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Biochemists and Biophysicists in California earn a median salary of $114,100 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.1% vs the national median of $103,650. An estimated 3,880 biochemists and biophysicists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $93,500 to $140,850 depending on location.
$114,100
Avg median salary in California
$140,850
Highest paying metro
$93,500
Lowest paying metro
3,880
Employed in California
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Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $140,850 | $102,450 | $169,530 | 1,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $129,490 | $105,990 | $173,580 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $126,830 | $100,470 | $171,880 | 300 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,910 | $80,010 | $138,770 | 1,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,960 | $87,060 | $131,600 | 470 |
| Sacramento, CA | $96,160 | $78,960 | $132,930 | 80 |
| Oxnard, CA | $93,500 | $82,770 | $127,230 | 50 |