Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in California
Biochemists and Biophysicists in California earn an average of $148,550 a year. That is $18,710 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $129,840. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $168,650.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $129,840 | $62.43 |
| California | $148,550 | $71.42 |
| Nevada | $87,750 | $42.19 |
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Questions and answers
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in California?
The average is $148,550 a year, and the median is $139,580. That is $18,710 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $129,840.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$71.42 an hour on average; the median is $67.11.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($168,650), followed by Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($160,890). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($126,920).
How does California rank?
California ranks #3 of 35 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.