The salary statistics of biochemists and biophysicists in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare biochemists and biophysicists salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $108,980 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $142,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for biochemists and biophysicists in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) biochemists and biophysicists is $142,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid biochemists and biophysicists is $51,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of biochemists and biophysicists in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $82,510 | 5.91% | 2.25% |
| 2017 | $77,630 | -3.08% | - |
| 2016 | $80,020 | -0.26% | - |
| 2015 | $80,230 | -6.07% | - |
| 2014 | $85,100 | 4.15% | - |
| 2013 | $81,570 | 1.13% | - |
| 2012 | $80,650 | - | - |
The average salaries of biochemists and biophysicists in two industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. For detailed biochemists and biophysicists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].