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 media...

Biophysicists generally work in clean, well-lighted laboratories. They usually work about 40 hours a week, with extra time required for research, continuing education, and other activities. College professors work in comfortable classrooms, offices, and laboratories. They operate on the academic calendar, which means that they can get summer and winter breaks from teaching classes.

Employment for biophysicists is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2028, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The demand for biophysicists will stem from the need for basic research to increase scientific knowledge and to develop biological products and processes that improve our lives. Much of biophysics research is funded by the federal government,...