The U.S. Department of Labor reports that biophysicists and biochemists employed in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing had annual mean incomes of $90,110 in May 2018. Those who worked for scientific research and development services had mean wages of $114,970 per year. Salaries for all biophysicists and biochemists ranged from less than $49,230 to more than $177,680 per year with a median annual salary of $93,280 for all biophysicists and biochemists.

Colleges and universities employ biophysicists as professors and researchers. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that in May 2018, postsecondary physics teachers had annual mean wages of $90,800, and biological science teachers made $82,550.

Biophysicists who work for universities, the government, or industry all tend to receive good benefits packages, such as health and life insurance, pension plans, and paid vacation and sick leave.

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