Biochemists and Biophysicists salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $89,980–$154,200
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #8 of 14
Biochemists and Biophysicists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $121,740 a year, based on BLS estimates for 710 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $127,410 and 13% below the CA statewide median of $139,580. It ranks #8 of 14 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE710 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in San Diego
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Scripps Research Institute | $91,076 | 14 |
| University Of California, San Diego | $82,836 | 28 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in other CA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $165,050 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,700 |
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Questions
What is the average Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $121,740 a year (May 2025). Half of the 710 jobs pay between $89,980 and $154,200. The 10th percentile is $73,590 and the 90th is $199,060.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Biochemists and Biophysicists?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $127,410 and 13% below the CA statewide median of $139,580. It ranks #8 of 14 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make an hour in San Diego?
About $58.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $121,740 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $43.26–$74.13 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Biochemists and Biophysicists the most in San Diego?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were The Scripps Research Institute ($91,076), University Of California, San Diego ($82,836). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.