Biochemist and Biophysicist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A biochemist and biophysicist earns a median of $127,410 a year ($61.26 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $129,840. About 33,830 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $127,410
- Gross pay
- $4,900.38
- Federal income tax
- −$742.78
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$303.82
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$71.06
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,782.72
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $127,410
- Federal
- $19,312
- FICA
- $9,747
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $98,351
- Marginal federal rate
- 24.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Biochemists and Biophysicists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-1021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $61.26; the average is $62.43.
What is the salary range for a biochemist and biophysicist?
The bottom 10% earn under $74,290 and the top 10% earn over $201,110 a year.
How much is $127,410 after taxes?
About $98,351 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $89,090 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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