How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Texas?
$97,510a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in Texas. That is $46.88 an hour or $8,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.88
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,820Median: $97,510Highest 10%: $222,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 25th | $78,650 | $37.81 | |
| Median | $97,510 | $46.88 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.18 | |
| 90th | $222,900 | $107.14 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $130,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $111,300 |
| Houston, TX | $94,320 |
| Austin, TX | $61,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| 17. Maryland | $100,700 |
| 18. Washington | $98,840 |
| 19. Kansas | $97,850 |
| 20. Texas | $97,510 |
| 21. Ohio | $90,000 |
| 22. Illinois | $87,010 |
| 23. Georgia | $85,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $46.88 ($97,510 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $97,510 against $127,400 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Texas rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
Texas ranks 20 of 35 states.
Which city in Texas pays biochemist and biophysicists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $130,700 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.