Biochemist and Biophysicist Salary in California
Based on 4K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$130,240
$62.615/hr
vs National Average
$94,075
+38.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $180K
4K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Biochemist and Biophysicist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,320 |
| 25th percentile | $93,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,240 |
| 75th percentile | $160,580 |
| 90th percentile | $179,780 |
Historical Salary Trend — Biochemist and Biophysicist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,790 |
| 2023 | $127,940 |
| 2024 | $130,240 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,790 | $86,103 |
| 2023 | $127,940 | $88,658 |
| 2024 | $130,240 | $94,075 |