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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage51.41
Entry wage31.74
10th percentile wage27.25
50th percentile wage50.07
90th percentile wage74.83
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Professional & Business Services51.54
Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021)
Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$51.41 $40.16  $11.25
2014$51.16+.5%$39.96 +.5%$11.20
2013$50.20+1.9%$39.22 +1.9%$10.99
2012$49.24+1.9%$38.47 +1.9%$10.78
2011$48.29+2.0%$37.72 +2.0%$10.57
2010$47.54+1.6%$37.13 +1.6%$10.40
2009$46.70+1.8%$36.48 +1.8%$10.22
2008$46.20+1.1%$36.09 +1.1%$10.11
2007$44.83+3.1%$35.02 +3.1%$9.81
2006$43.33+3.5%$33.85 +3.5%$9.48
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$51.41 $26.98  $24.43
2014$51.16+.5%$26.76 +.8%$24.40
2013$50.20+1.9%$26.19 +2.2%$24.01
2012$49.24+1.9%$25.66 +2.1%$23.58
2011$48.29+2.0%$25.22 +1.7%$23.07
2010$47.54+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%$22.71
2009$46.70+1.8%$24.41 +1.7%$22.30
2008$46.20+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%$22.13
2007$44.83+3.1%$23.46 +2.6%$21.37
2006$43.33+3.5%$22.71 +3.3%$20.62

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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