Biochemists and Biophysicists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,880 or more. The middle half of biochemists and biophysicists in Minneapolis earn between $68,790 and $102,720.
- $62K10th
- $69K25th
- $81KMedian
- $103K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,950 | $7,329 | $42.28 |
| Median | $81,380 | $6,782 | $39.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,790 | $5,732 | $33.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,720 | $8,560 | $49.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Biochemists and biophysicists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($88,070) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($129,840). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $127,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $87,950 | $81,380 | $62,370 | $126,880 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $88,070 | $81,280 | $62,370 | $126,930 | 190 |
| United States | $129,840 | $127,410 | $74,290 | $201,110 | 33,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biochemists and Biophysicists salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $87,950, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $66,246 a year, or $5,520 a month and $2,548 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $66,991 | $5,583 |
| Working in MN | $66,246 | $5,520 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for biochemists and biophysicists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $87,950 buys what about $83,904 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$120,960
- Des Moines, IA$82,670
- Chicago, IL$99,340
- Kansas City, MO$105,400
- Kalamazoo, MI$75,710
- Lansing, MI$81,000
Highest-paying cities for biochemists and biophysicists
Jacksonville, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($170,200).
- Jacksonville, FL$170,200
- San Francisco, CA$168,650
- Knoxville, TN$165,540
- Riverside, CA$160,890
- Dallas, TX$155,950
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Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$42.28 an hour on average, and $39.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biochemists and biophysicists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biochemists and biophysicists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $66,246 a year ($5,520 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,950. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do biochemists and biophysicists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1021; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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