Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$103,650
↑ 30.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Biochemists and Biophysicists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Biochemists and Biophysicists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.8% since 2011 ($79,230 → $103,650)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $107,460
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.2%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,650 | -3.5% |
| 2023 | $107,460 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $103,810 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $102,270 | +8.5% |
| 2020 | $94,270 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | $94,490 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $93,280 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $91,190 | +11.0% |
| 2016 | $82,180 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | $82,150 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | $84,940 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | $84,320 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | $81,480 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | $79,230 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.