Biochemists and Biophysicists salary
in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Middle 50%
- $105,710–$191,480
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #4 of 14
Biochemists and Biophysicists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro earn a median of $131,700 a year, based on BLS estimates for 580 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $127,410 and 6% below the CA statewide median of $139,580. It ranks #4 of 14 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE580 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Los Angeles
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | $82,890 | 15 |
| City of Hope National Medical Center | $80,443 | 6 |
| Beckman Research Institute of the City o | $80,443 | 17 |
| California Institute of Technology | $75,268 | 5 |
| The University of Southern California | $66,634 | 7 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in other CA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $165,050 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $121,740 |
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Questions
What is the average Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Los Angeles?
The BLS median is $131,700 a year (May 2025). Half of the 580 jobs pay between $105,710 and $191,480. The 10th percentile is $80,690 and the 90th is $191,480.
Is Los Angeles a high-paying metro for Biochemists and Biophysicists?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $127,410 and 6% below the CA statewide median of $139,580. It ranks #4 of 14 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make an hour in Los Angeles?
About $63.32 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $131,700 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $50.82–$92.06 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 Los Angeles?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($82,890), City of Hope National Medical Center ($80,443), Beckman Research Institute of the City o ($80,443). 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.