Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in New Jersey
Biochemists and Biophysicists in New Jersey earn an average of $121,470 a year. That is $8,370 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $129,840. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $132,770.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $129,840 | $62.43 |
| New Jersey | $121,470 | $58.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $137,680 | $66.19 |
| New York | $108,140 | $51.99 |
| Delaware | $104,270 | $50.13 |
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- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$138,450
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Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in New Jersey?
The average is $121,470 a year, and the median is $122,620. That is $8,370 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $129,840.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$58.40 an hour on average; the median is $58.95.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($132,770), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($120,480). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($119,540).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #8 of 35 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.