Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $135,320 +30.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.06
10th percentile $82,950
90th percentile $170,700
Employed locally 150
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,950
    25th
    $99,330
    50th (median)
    $135,320
    75th
    $166,470
    90th
    $170,700

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 161% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 61% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $134,460
    New Haven, CT $128,760
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,180

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $132,830
    Chemists $102,140
    School Psychologists $96,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,970
    Biological Technicians $56,650
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Norwich, CT is $65.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Norwich, CT is 30.6% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $82,950 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,330.