Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $79,990 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $62,850
90th percentile $161,190
Employed locally 140
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,850
    25th
    $63,760
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $102,050
    90th
    $161,190

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 83% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 17% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $110,140
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $103,180
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $103,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $93,060

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,370
    Chemists $80,940
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other $102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Raleigh, NC is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Raleigh, NC is 22.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $62,850 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,760.