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Biochemist Salary

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Updated: 22 May 2013

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Biochemist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$24,480 - $99,203

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MEDIAN: $51,651

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Biochemist Job Listings

Research Scientist- Biochemist/Enzymologist

Apr 25

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Cambridge, MA

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is currently looking for a Biochemist/Enzymologist to join the newly created Molecular Pharmacology Group within the Integrated... - Indeed

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Biochemist / Associate Biochemist

May 19

GlaxoSmithKline - Rockville, MD

Biochemist / Associate Biochemist Requisition ID... Biopharm currently has an opening for a Biochemist / Associate Biochemist role in the Quality Control (QC... - Indeed

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Sr. Associate Scientist - Biochemist

May 15

Pfizer Inc. - Cambridge, MA

Org Marketing Statement All over the world, Pfizer colleagues are working together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Each position at Pfizer... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$34K	$68K	$102K
Salary	$26,179 - $97,428
Bonus	$0.00 - $10,067
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$24,480 - $99,203
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 22 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 104

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Companies and Industries for Biochemist Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Biotechnology Research and Development	$30,233 - $85,613
Health Care	$29,388 - $82,799
Medical Research	$27,375 - $81,499
College or University	$26,409 - $79,582
Pharmaceuticals	$35,656 - $93,096

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Key Statistics for Biochemist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 45%			Male 55%
Salary:	$39,306 - $65,985			$39,000 - $98,000

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

15%

1-4 years

51%

5-9 years

14%

10-19 years

10%

20 years or more

10%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$24,511 - $102,769
Doctorate (PhD)	$25,447 - $112,341
Doctorate (PhD), Biochemistry (BCH)	$26,356 - $128,222
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biochemistry (BCH)	$15,705 - $60,591
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$48,796 - $65,000

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 82%		Dental: 62%
	Vision: 48%		None: 18%

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