How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Providence?
$77,710a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $37.36 an hour or $6,476 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.36
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 47
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,550Median: $77,710Highest 10%: $142,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,550 | $31.03 | |
| 25th | $65,300 | $31.39 | |
| Median | $77,710 | $37.36 | |
| 75th | $135,600 | $65.21 | |
| 90th | $142,700 | $68.61 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $37.36 ($77,710 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $77,710 against $127,400 nationally, 39% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $76,710, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
42 of 47 metro areas with data.
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,700 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.