Earnings
Biochemists and biophysicists (a category that includes epigenetics researchers) earned salaries that ranged from $64,680 to $175,790 or more in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. They received median annual earnings of $107,460. Those who worked for scientific research and development services averaged $124,930 in 2023.
Employers offer a variety of benefit packages, which can include any of the following: paid holidays, vacations, and sick days; personal days; medical, dental, and life insurance; profit-sharing plans; 401(k) plans; retirement and pension plans; and educational assistance programs.
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