Biochemists and Biophysicists salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $103,790–$165,170
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #5 of 14
Biochemists and Biophysicists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $131,550 a year, based on BLS estimates for 13,370 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $127,410 and in line with the MA statewide median of $131,600. It ranks #5 of 14 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE13,370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Boston
12 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and | $156,947 | 8 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $151,500 | 6 |
| Sanofi US Services | $133,875 | 6 |
| Amgen | $127,285 | 6 |
| Sanofi Vaccines US | $123,638 | 6 |
| CRISPR Therapeutics | $120,000 | 5 |
| General Hospital | $96,191 | 20 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | $91,815 | 5 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | $82,347 | 10 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $80,055 | 22 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | $78,280 | 9 |
| Harvard University | $76,000 | 11 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in other MA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $125,420 |
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Questions
What is the average Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $131,550 a year (May 2025). Half of the 13,370 jobs pay between $103,790 and $165,170. The 10th percentile is $79,360 and the 90th is $208,710.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Biochemists and Biophysicists?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $127,410 and in line with the MA statewide median of $131,600. It ranks #5 of 14 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make an hour in Boston?
About $63.25 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $131,550 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $49.90–$79.41 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Biochemists and Biophysicists the most in Boston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Eli Lilly and ($156,947), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated ($151,500), Sanofi US Services ($133,875). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.