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GraduateSmart
$120K/yr
Average Salary
8 years
Years of Education
+6%
Job Growth
36K+
Total Jobs
Study the chemical processes within living organisms. Research diseases, develop drugs, and improve agricultural products. Strong career path into biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
$72K
Starting
$120K
Average
$169K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Doctoral Degree in Biochemistry
Typically 8 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Science & Research
Required Degree
Doctoral Degree
Time in School
8 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+6%
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Pay range
$72K–$169K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+6%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
36K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 36K to 38K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. BLS 'Biochemists and Biophysicists' (19-1021). Median $103,650; 6% growth. 35,600 jobs.