Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in New York

Biochemists and biophysicists in New York earn the most in New York (average $119,540 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($102,490), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biochemists and biophysicists average at $108,140 and the median at $101,080 for 980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,840.

Biochemists and Biophysicists average salary by city in New York

New York$119,540
Albany$108,490
Buffalo$102,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$119,540	$109,620	$98,670	$86,802	113
Albany	$108,490	$94,510	$66,940	$79,692	100
Buffalo	$102,490	$81,480	$66,620	$75,831	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in other states

Biochemists and Biophysicists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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