Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Pennsylvania

Biochemists and biophysicists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Pittsburgh (average $135,040 a year) and the least in Philadelphia ($132,770), across the 2 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biochemists and biophysicists average at $137,680 and the median at $134,090 for 2,750 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,840.

Biochemists and Biophysicists average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh$135,040
Philadelphia$132,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Pittsburgh	$135,040	$125,020	$93,810	$99,420	95
Philadelphia	$132,770	$134,090	$105,490	$97,938	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. 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 Pennsylvania

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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