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Best states for a research biochemist
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Don Snyder
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for research biochemists in the United States. Research biochemist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for research biochemists.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of research biochemists in America is $110,000.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for research biochemists.If you are currently seeking employment as a research biochemist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for research biochemists in 2026
1. Tennessee
Total research biochemist jobs: 530 Average annual salary: $90,843 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
2. California
Total research biochemist jobs: 4,346 Average annual salary: $86,000 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
3. Connecticut
Total research biochemist jobs: 295 Average annual salary: $87,672 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
4. New Jersey
Total research biochemist jobs: 956 Average annual salary: $85,010 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
5. Maine
Total research biochemist jobs: 111 Average annual salary: $85,470 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
6. Massachusetts
Total research biochemist jobs: 1,758 Average annual salary: $77,940 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 2.05
7. Minnesota
Total research biochemist jobs: 661 Average annual salary: $77,424 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
8. Delaware
Total research biochemist jobs: 109 Average annual salary: $80,185 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
9. Indiana
Total research biochemist jobs: 476 Average annual salary: $85,416 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
10. Hawaii
Total research biochemist jobs: 61 Average annual salary: $94,084 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a research biochemist
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Detailed list of the best states for a research biochemist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $90,843 | $60,000 | 6,715,984 | 530 |
| 2 | California | $86,000 | $56,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,346 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $87,672 | $58,000 | 3,588,184 | 295 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $85,010 | $56,000 | 9,005,644 | 956 |
| 5 | Maine | $85,470 | $57,000 | 1,335,907 | 111 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $77,940 | $52,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,758 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $77,424 | $51,000 | 5,576,606 | 661 |
| 8 | Delaware | $80,185 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 109 |
| 9 | Indiana | $85,416 | $56,000 | 6,666,818 | 476 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $94,084 | $67,000 | 1,427,538 | 61 |
| 11 | Montana | $78,172 | $51,000 | 1,050,493 | 96 |
| 12 | Arizona | $77,905 | $52,000 | 7,016,270 | 481 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $71,893 | $48,000 | 1,059,639 | 148 |
| 14 | Vermont | $71,564 | $47,000 | 623,657 | 99 |
| 15 | Oregon | $72,471 | $45,000 | 4,142,776 | 578 |
| 16 | Alaska | $86,948 | $52,000 | 739,795 | 28 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $69,003 | $45,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,365 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $72,335 | $47,000 | 10,273,419 | 790 |
| 19 | Nevada | $78,160 | $51,000 | 2,998,039 | 109 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $68,799 | $46,000 | 1,342,795 | 176 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $77,855 | $51,000 | 693,972 | 144 |
| 22 | Illinois | $70,280 | $46,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,060 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $68,368 | $45,000 | 1,815,857 | 117 |
| 24 | Michigan | $64,876 | $42,000 | 9,962,311 | 724 |
| 25 | Colorado | $66,764 | $45,000 | 5,607,154 | 636 |
| 26 | Ohio | $64,250 | $42,000 | 11,658,609 | 827 |
| 27 | Missouri | $61,927 | $41,000 | 6,113,532 | 572 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $61,638 | $41,000 | 579,315 | 53 |
| 29 | Maryland | $71,445 | $47,000 | 6,052,177 | 413 |
| 30 | Virginia | $64,849 | $42,000 | 8,470,020 | 836 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $64,765 | $42,000 | 5,795,483 | 398 |
| 32 | New York | $67,198 | $44,000 | 19,849,399 | 934 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $58,231 | $39,000 | 1,920,076 | 213 |
| 34 | Georgia | $63,140 | $41,000 | 10,429,379 | 718 |
| 35 | Idaho | $61,401 | $39,000 | 1,716,943 | 127 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $57,750 | $38,000 | 2,088,070 | 196 |
| 37 | Texas | $59,642 | $39,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,646 |
| 38 | Washington | $63,279 | $39,000 | 7,405,743 | 567 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $61,022 | $41,000 | 3,930,864 | 206 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $61,652 | $41,000 | 3,004,279 | 122 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $55,920 | $37,000 | 869,666 | 95 |
| 42 | Florida | $58,898 | $39,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,246 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $58,867 | $39,000 | 4,454,189 | 180 |
| 44 | Alabama | $59,128 | $38,000 | 4,874,747 | 157 |
| 45 | Utah | $50,075 | $33,000 | 3,101,833 | 292 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $54,594 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 65 |
| 47 | Kansas | $54,800 | $37,000 | 2,913,123 | 198 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $53,548 | $35,000 | 2,984,100 | 112 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $51,452 | $33,000 | 4,684,333 | 197 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $52,251 | $34,000 | 5,024,369 | 190 |
| 51 | Iowa | $45,331 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 202 |
Highest paying states for research biochemists
| Rank | State | Avg. Research Biochemist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $90,843 |
| 2 | California | $86,000 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $87,672 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $85,010 |
| 5 | Maine | $85,470 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $77,940 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $77,424 |
| 8 | Delaware | $80,185 |
| 9 | Indiana | $85,416 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $94,084 |
| 11 | Montana | $78,172 |
| 12 | Arizona | $77,905 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $71,893 |
| 14 | Vermont | $71,564 |
| 15 | Oregon | $72,471 |
| 16 | Alaska | $86,948 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $69,003 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $72,335 |
| 19 | Nevada | $78,160 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $68,799 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $77,855 |
| 22 | Illinois | $70,280 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $68,368 |
| 24 | Michigan | $64,876 |
| 25 | Colorado | $66,764 |
| 26 | Ohio | $64,250 |
| 27 | Missouri | $61,927 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $61,638 |
| 29 | Maryland | $71,445 |
| 30 | Virginia | $64,849 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $64,765 |
| 32 | New York | $67,198 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $58,231 |
| 34 | Georgia | $63,140 |
| 35 | Idaho | $61,401 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $57,750 |
| 37 | Texas | $59,642 |
| 38 | Washington | $63,279 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $61,022 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $61,652 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $55,920 |
| 42 | Florida | $58,898 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $58,867 |
| 44 | Alabama | $59,128 |
| 45 | Utah | $50,075 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $54,594 |
| 47 | Kansas | $54,800 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $53,548 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $51,452 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $52,251 |
| 51 | Iowa | $45,331 |
Expert opinions on the best states for research biochemists
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for research biochemists to find work opportunities?
Don Snyder
Associate Director, Industry Advising: STEM, William and Mary
Strong tech markets in the U.S. include Austin, Raleigh, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Columbus. Some markets are established in tech, while other markets are more up-and-coming. Smaller cities that may be "off the radar" include Huntsville and Tucson. Graduates need to look at different factors when exploring cities, including the cost of living. The dollar will go a lot further in Raleigh than in San Francisco. And some cities that were once more affordable may have a higher cost of living now due to the recent influx of residents.
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Updated January 8, 2025