How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Houston?
$94,320a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $45.35 an hour or $7,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.35
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 47
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,650Median: $94,320Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,650 | $33.49 | |
| 25th | $84,310 | $40.53 | |
| Median | $94,320 | $45.35 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.04 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| Dallas, TX | $130,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $111,300 |
| Austin, TX | $61,820 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $88,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $45.35 ($94,320 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $94,320 against $127,400 nationally, 26% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $97,510, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
30 of 47 metro areas with data.
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,100 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.