Biochemists and Biophysicists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,710 or more. The middle half of biochemists and biophysicists in Providence earn between $65,300 and $135,630.
- $65K10th
- $65K25th
- $78KMedian
- $136K75th
- $143K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,240 | $7,937 | $45.79 |
| Median | $77,710 | $6,476 | $37.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,300 | $5,442 | $31.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,630 | $11,302 | $65.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Biochemists and biophysicists in Providence earn 12% more than the Rhode Island average ($84,670) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($129,840). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $127,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $95,240 | $77,710 | $64,550 | $142,710 | 190 |
| Rhode Island | $84,670 | $76,710 | $64,550 | $135,980 | n/a |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $95,240, a single filer in Providence takes home about $72,877 a year, or $6,073 a month and $2,803 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $72,877 | $6,073 |
| Working in MA | $71,389 | $5,949 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for biochemists and biophysicists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $95,240 buys what about $93,581 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$131,390
- Worcester, MA$134,870
- Boston, MA$139,110
- Bridgeport, CT$132,100
- Portland, ME$97,040
- New York, NY$119,540
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 Providence: questions
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make an hour in Providence?
$45.79 an hour on average, and $37.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biochemists and biophysicists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biochemists and biophysicists take-home pay in Providence?
About $72,877 a year ($6,073 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,240. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do biochemists and biophysicists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.5%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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