Analytical Biochemist Salary in the United States

How much does an Analytical Biochemist make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Analytical Biochemist in the United States is $67,391 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Analytical Biochemist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,231
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,330 to $76,729
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,812
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Analytical Biochemist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,729 $6,394 $1,476 $37
Average $67,391 $5,616 $1,296 $32
25th Percentile $61,330 $5,111 $1,179 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Analytical Biochemist Salaries

An Analytical Biochemist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Analytical Biochemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Analytical Biochemist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,400
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,820
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,241
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,409
  • Expert (over 8 years): $66,092
Levels Salary
Entry Level Analytical Biochemist$64,400
Intermediate Level Analytical Biochemist$64,820
Senior Level Analytical Biochemist$65,241
Specialist Level Analytical Biochemist$65,409
Expert Level Analytical Biochemist$66,092
$64,400 0 yr
$64,820 < 2 yrs
$65,241 2-4 yrs
$65,409 5-8 yrs
$66,092 > 8 yrs
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How Do Analytical Biochemist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Analytical Biochemists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,615.
  • California: $74,332.
  • Massachusetts: $73,341.

Top Paying Cities for Analytical Biochemists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $85,000
  • San Francisco: $84,164
  • Oakland: $82,297

What Skills Can Increase an Analytical Biochemist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.84% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 3.58% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
  • Project Documentation (Mentioned in 2.11% Job Postings): Recording and producing key project details to keep the project expectations and objectives intact through each process step.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.84%
First Aid 3.58%
Project Documentation 2.11%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Analytical Biochemist's salary.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • First Aid: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Teamwork
$74,130
10%
First Aid
$69,412
3%
Leadership
$68,738
2%
Planning
$68,064
1%
Customer Service
$68,064
1%
Coordination
$68,064
1%
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Analytical Biochemist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Analytical Biochemist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Analytical Biochemist

Salaries for an Analytical Biochemist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $56,723 in 2023 to around $56,850 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Analytical Biochemist salary trends, .

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