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Biochemists and Biophysicists average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$168,650
- Riverside$160,890
- Los Angeles$139,380
- San Jose$137,020
- San Diego$126,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $168,650 | $165,050 | $133,980 | $114,946 | 116 |
| Riverside | $160,890 | $129,490 | $105,990 | $110,364 | 106 |
| Los Angeles | $139,380 | $131,700 | $105,710 | $97,662 | 114 |
| San Jose | $137,020 | $124,050 | $97,410 | $96,268 | 110 |
| San Diego | $126,920 | $121,740 | $89,980 | $90,304 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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