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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for assistant professors of biochemistry? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for assistant professor of biochemistry jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.In fact, our research shows that New York is the best state for assistant professors of biochemistry in America. The best city in America for assistant professors of biochemistry with the highest pay is Syracuse, NY.
The median salary for assistant professors of biochemistry in New York is $106,477. Compare that to the median salary in South Carolina of $53,898, which ranked worst for assistant professors of biochemistry, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an assistant professor of biochemistry, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistant professors of biochemistry in 2025
1. New York
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 1,025 Average annual salary: $106,477 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 2.25
2. Utah
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 142 Average annual salary: $104,645 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
3. Alaska
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 56 Average annual salary: $97,700 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.89
4. Rhode Island
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 46 Average annual salary: $89,503 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
5. Oregon
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 235 Average annual salary: $86,212 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
6. Pennsylvania
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 512 Average annual salary: $79,559 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
7. Vermont
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 62 Average annual salary: $77,693 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 2.27
8. South Dakota
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 53 Average annual salary: $72,760 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
9. Connecticut
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 81 Average annual salary: $85,419 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.69
10. New Hampshire
Total assistant professor of biochemistry jobs: 33 Average annual salary: $86,648 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.53
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant professor of biochemistry
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $106,477 | $63,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,025 |
| 2 | Utah | $104,645 | $75,000 | 3,101,833 | 142 |
| 3 | Alaska | $97,700 | $77,000 | 739,795 | 56 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $89,503 | $51,000 | 1,059,639 | 46 |
| 5 | Oregon | $86,212 | $62,000 | 4,142,776 | 235 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $79,559 | $46,000 | 12,805,537 | 512 |
| 7 | Vermont | $77,693 | $44,000 | 623,657 | 62 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $72,760 | $51,000 | 869,666 | 53 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $85,419 | $49,000 | 3,588,184 | 81 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $86,648 | $49,000 | 1,342,795 | 33 |
| 11 | Indiana | $75,361 | $47,000 | 6,666,818 | 202 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $81,276 | $47,000 | 9,005,644 | 292 |
| 13 | Idaho | $86,709 | $62,000 | 1,716,943 | 32 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $80,849 | $47,000 | 693,972 | 98 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $80,521 | $46,000 | 6,859,819 | 345 |
| 16 | California | $91,696 | $67,000 | 39,536,653 | 576 |
| 17 | Maine | $76,442 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 47 |
| 18 | Kansas | $72,105 | $49,000 | 2,913,123 | 92 |
| 19 | Delaware | $83,373 | $48,000 | 961,939 | 21 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $81,032 | $58,000 | 755,393 | 13 |
| 21 | Michigan | $72,767 | $44,000 | 9,962,311 | 264 |
| 22 | Colorado | $69,705 | $50,000 | 5,607,154 | 383 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $72,178 | $49,000 | 5,576,606 | 185 |
| 24 | Nevada | $76,805 | $55,000 | 2,998,039 | 22 |
| 25 | Illinois | $75,043 | $47,000 | 12,802,023 | 284 |
| 26 | Alabama | $66,063 | $44,000 | 4,874,747 | 190 |
| 27 | Ohio | $71,020 | $43,000 | 11,658,609 | 249 |
| 28 | Iowa | $67,464 | $45,000 | 3,145,711 | 116 |
| 29 | Washington | $76,708 | $56,000 | 7,405,743 | 159 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $70,689 | $51,000 | 579,315 | 13 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $63,082 | $43,000 | 1,920,076 | 115 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $61,750 | $42,000 | 2,984,100 | 137 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $67,673 | $47,000 | 3,930,864 | 72 |
| 34 | Maryland | $72,182 | $42,000 | 6,052,177 | 185 |
| 35 | Virginia | $65,832 | $39,000 | 8,470,020 | 483 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $61,129 | $42,000 | 4,684,333 | 188 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $65,511 | $47,000 | 2,088,070 | 43 |
| 38 | Texas | $59,919 | $43,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,012 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $59,840 | $38,000 | 5,795,483 | 223 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $52,330 | $31,000 | 1,815,857 | 142 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $58,337 | $38,000 | 6,715,984 | 167 |
| 42 | Georgia | $65,310 | $42,000 | 10,429,379 | 184 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $59,561 | $36,000 | 10,273,419 | 259 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $52,354 | $33,000 | 4,454,189 | 214 |
| 45 | Florida | $61,637 | $42,000 | 20,984,400 | 380 |
| 46 | Montana | $58,947 | $43,000 | 1,050,493 | 29 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $59,482 | $40,000 | 3,004,279 | 49 |
| 48 | Missouri | $56,878 | $38,000 | 6,113,532 | 159 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $51,273 | $44,000 | 1,427,538 | 19 |
| 50 | Arizona | $51,503 | $38,000 | 7,016,270 | 161 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $53,898 | $34,000 | 5,024,369 | 108 |
Highest paying states for assistant professors of biochemistry
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Professor Of Biochemistry Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $106,477 |
| 2 | Utah | $104,645 |
| 3 | Alaska | $97,700 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $89,503 |
| 5 | Oregon | $86,212 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $79,559 |
| 7 | Vermont | $77,693 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $72,760 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $85,419 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $86,648 |
| 11 | Indiana | $75,361 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $81,276 |
| 13 | Idaho | $86,709 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $80,849 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $80,521 |
| 16 | California | $91,696 |
| 17 | Maine | $76,442 |
| 18 | Kansas | $72,105 |
| 19 | Delaware | $83,373 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $81,032 |
| 21 | Michigan | $72,767 |
| 22 | Colorado | $69,705 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $72,178 |
| 24 | Nevada | $76,805 |
| 25 | Illinois | $75,043 |
| 26 | Alabama | $66,063 |
| 27 | Ohio | $71,020 |
| 28 | Iowa | $67,464 |
| 29 | Washington | $76,708 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $70,689 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $63,082 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $61,750 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $67,673 |
| 34 | Maryland | $72,182 |
| 35 | Virginia | $65,832 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $61,129 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $65,511 |
| 38 | Texas | $59,919 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $59,840 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $52,330 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $58,337 |
| 42 | Georgia | $65,310 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $59,561 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $52,354 |
| 45 | Florida | $61,637 |
| 46 | Montana | $58,947 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $59,482 |
| 48 | Missouri | $56,878 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $51,273 |
| 50 | Arizona | $51,503 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $53,898 |
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Updated January 8, 2025