Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $128,760 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.90
10th percentile $69,570
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,570
    25th
    $82,130
    50th (median)
    $128,760
    75th
    $164,570

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 149% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 49% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $135,320
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $134,460
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,180

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $103,530
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,790
    Chemists $95,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $124,400
    School Psychologists $93,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $102,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in New Haven, CT is $61.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in New Haven, CT is 24.2% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $69,570 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,130.