Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Missouri

Biochemists and biophysicists in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $105,400 a year) and the least in St. Louis ($89,910), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biochemists and biophysicists average at $90,910 and the median at $79,550 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,840.

Biochemists and Biophysicists average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$105,400
St. Louis$89,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$105,400	$95,990	$75,860	$77,908	93
St. Louis	$89,910	$79,550	$75,700	$67,894	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in other states

Biochemists and Biophysicists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

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.
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.

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