Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $129,490 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.26
10th percentile $74,870
90th percentile $310,710
Employed locally 30
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,870
    25th
    $105,990
    50th (median)
    $129,490
    75th
    $173,580
    90th
    $310,710

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 151% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 51% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $127,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $126,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $110,460
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $107,910

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Riverside, CA is $62.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $149.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Riverside, CA is 24.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $74,870 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,990.