Biochemists and Biophysicists
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Biochemists and Biophysicists *
U S |
$39.29 | $51.83 | $66.48 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$31.55 | $40.30 | $51.71 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$31.57 | $40.30 | $51.78 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 910 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Biochemists and Biophysicists most often work?
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Educational Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 738 new Biochemists and Biophysicists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 34,800 | 36,500 | 1,600 | 4.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 787 | 826 | 39 | 5% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 711 | 746 | 35 | 4.9% |
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