Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $63,630 -38.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.59
10th percentile $50,080
90th percentile $109,010
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,080
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $63,630
    75th
    $79,070
    90th
    $109,010

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 90% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 10% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $65,250
    Chemists $100,700
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $69,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,840
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Kalamazoo, MI is $30.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 38.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $50,080 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.