Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $101,710 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.90
10th percentile $66,700
90th percentile $146,290
Employed locally 140
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,700
    25th
    $79,610
    50th (median)
    $101,710
    75th
    $119,050
    90th
    $146,290

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 117% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 17% above 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,170

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$51,570
    School Psychologists$80,030
    Chemical Technicians$61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Dallas, TX is $48.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Dallas, TX is 1.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $66,700 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,610.