Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $103,960 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.98
10th percentile $75,420
90th percentile $156,860
Employed locally 470
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,420
    25th
    $87,060
    50th (median)
    $103,960
    75th
    $131,600
    90th
    $156,860

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 111% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 11% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850
    California $130,240
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $129,490
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $127,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $126,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $110,460

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,330
    School Psychologists$108,130
    Chemists$82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$101,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Los Angeles, CA is $49.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.06 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 0.3% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $75,420 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,060.