How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Portland?
$84,490a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $40.62 an hour or $7,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.62
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 47
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,570Median: $84,490Highest 10%: $132,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,570 | $32.00 | |
| 25th | $81,310 | $39.09 | |
| Median | $84,490 | $40.62 | |
| 75th | $113,200 | $54.43 | |
| 90th | $132,800 | $63.86 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Scientist | $119,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $100,700 |
| School Psychologist | $84,680 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,930 |
| Conservation Scientist | $78,440 |
| Life | $77,770 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $77,290 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $75,340 |
| Chemist | $64,320 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $64,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $40.62 ($84,490 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $84,490 against $127,400 nationally, 34% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $84,560, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
34 of 47 metro areas with data.
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,800 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.