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Biochemists and Biophysicists in West Virginia

Is West Virginia a good place for you to work as a Biochemist or Biophysicist?

20 Job Openings

How Many Biochemists and Biophysicists Work in West Virginia?

There were 100 Biochemists and Biophysicists employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for West Virginia

Jobs for Biochemists and Biophysicists in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 11.4%.

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West Virginia Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 260 total jobs in 2026 for Biochemists and Biophysicists in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 3,200 annual jobs and 35,100 total jobs in 2026.

What do Biochemists and Biophysicists Make in West Virginia?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $38.41 an hour.

Top West Virginia Metros for Biochemists and Biophysicists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Biochemists and Biophysicists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 970 $90,850

Top States for Biochemists and Biophysicists Employment

The table below shows the states where most Biochemists and Biophysicists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New Jersey 6,350 $129,670
California 5,160 $90,450
Massachusetts 4,650 $101,550
Texas 1,380 $77,250
Pennsylvania 1,100 $87,680
Maryland 970 $91,870
New York 870 $56,360
Illinois 690 $99,690
Minnesota 680 $68,530
Tennessee 670 $75,310
Colorado 600 $69,240
Virginia 450 $0
Wisconsin 410 $75,810
North Carolina 390 $84,820
Florida 370 $72,250
Ohio 330 $49,020
Indiana 300 $90,850
Washington 300 $67,730
Delaware 240 $93,400
Connecticut 240 $0

Below are the states where Biochemists and Biophysicists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
New Jersey $129,670
New Hampshire $105,370
Massachusetts $101,550
Illinois $99,690
Delaware $93,400
Maryland $91,870
Indiana $90,850
California $90,450
Arizona $90,210
Pennsylvania $87,680

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