Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $96,160 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.23
10th percentile $75,450
90th percentile $163,650
Employed locally 80
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,450
    25th
    $78,960
    50th (median)
    $96,160
    75th
    $132,930
    90th
    $163,650

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 102% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 2% 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

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Sacramento, CA is $46.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Sacramento, CA is 7.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $75,450 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,960.