Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $111,320 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.52
10th percentile $75,990
90th percentile $213,240
Employed locally 50
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,990
    25th
    $82,620
    50th (median)
    $111,320
    75th
    $134,620
    90th
    $213,240

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 150% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 50% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,710
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,170

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in San Antonio, TX is $53.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.52 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in San Antonio, TX is 7.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $75,990 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,620.