How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Dallas?
$130,700a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $62.82 an hour or $10,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.82
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 47
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,430Median: $130,700Highest 10%: $287,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,430 | $33.86 | |
| 25th | $89,960 | $43.25 | |
| Median | $130,700 | $62.82 | |
| 75th | $222,900 | $107.14 | |
| 90th | $287,000 | $138.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| San Antonio, TX | $111,300 |
| Houston, TX | $94,320 |
| Austin, TX | $61,820 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $85,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $62.82 ($130,700 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $130,700 against $127,400 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $97,510, so Dallas pays 34% more.
Where does Dallas rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
11 of 47 metro areas with data.
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $287,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.