How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Maine?
$84,560a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in Maine. That is $40.65 an hour or $7,047 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.65
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,570Median: $84,560Highest 10%: $132,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,570 | $32.00 | |
| 25th | $81,310 | $39.09 | |
| Median | $84,560 | $40.65 | |
| 75th | $108,600 | $52.21 | |
| 90th | $132,800 | $63.86 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $84,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| 21. Ohio | $90,000 |
| 22. Illinois | $87,010 |
| 23. Georgia | $85,680 |
| 24. Maine | $84,560 |
| 25. Arkansas | $82,390 |
| 26. North Carolina | $82,220 |
| 27. Utah | $81,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $40.65 ($84,560 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $84,560 against $127,400 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Maine rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
Maine ranks 24 of 35 states.
Which city in Maine pays biochemist and biophysicists the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $84,490 a year.
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.