Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $67,870 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.63
10th percentile $57,210
90th percentile $106,610
Employed locally 90
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,210
    25th
    $67,870
    50th (median)
    $67,870
    75th
    $90,750
    90th
    $106,610

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 96% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 4% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants $60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Lansing, MI is $32.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Lansing, MI is 34.5% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $57,210 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,870.