How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Seattle?
$79,550a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 47
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,010Median: $79,550Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,010 | $30.77 | |
| 25th | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| Median | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.19 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.40 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.25 ($79,550 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $79,550 against $127,400 nationally, 38% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $98,840, so Seattle pays 20% less.
Where does Seattle rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
41 of 47 metro areas with data.
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,600 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.