Biochemists and Biophysicists salary
in Trenton-Princeton, NJ
- Middle 50%
- $102,100–$136,410
- vs U.S. median
- -2%
- Metro rank
- #7 of 14
Biochemists and Biophysicists in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro earn a median of $124,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 520 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $127,410 and 1% above the NJ statewide median of $122,620. It ranks #7 of 14 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Trenton
1 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 Trustees of Princeton University | $72,495 | 8 |
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Questions
What is the average Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Trenton?
The BLS median is $124,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 520 jobs pay between $102,100 and $136,410. The 10th percentile is $68,440 and the 90th is $155,000.
Is Trenton a high-paying metro for Biochemists and Biophysicists?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $127,410 and 1% above the NJ statewide median of $122,620. It ranks #7 of 14 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make an hour in Trenton?
About $59.76 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $124,300 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $49.09–$65.58 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 Trenton?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were The Trustees of Princeton University ($72,495). 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.