Career information and college search tools for biochemists and biophysicists and those interested in pursuing careers in related fields.
Below are the skills needed to be biochemists and biophysicists according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest) and competency level on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being lowest and 7 being highest).
| Skill Name | Importance | Competence |
| Science | 4.62 | 5.12 |
| Critical Thinking | 4.12 | 4.75 |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.12 | 5.25 |
| Active Learning | 4 | 5.25 |
| Active Listening | 4 | 4.25 |
Below are the abilities needed to be biochemists and biophysicists according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest) and competency level on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being lowest and 7 being highest).
| Ability Name | Importance | Competence |
| Deductive Reasoning | 4.12 | 5.12 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 4.12 | 5.12 |
| Written Comprehension | 4.12 | 5.25 |
| Category Flexibility | 4 | 5.25 |
| Information Ordering | 4 | 4.38 |
Below are the knowledge areas needed to be biochemists and biophysicists according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest) and competency level on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being lowest and 7 being highest).
| Knowledge Area | Importance | Competence |
| Chemistry | 4.36 | 5.82 |
| Biology | 4.32 | 6.05 |
| Physics | 4.32 | 5.18 |
| English Language | 4.14 | 5.14 |
| Mathematics | 4.14 | 5.91 |
Below are the work activities involved in being biochemists and biophysicists according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest) and competency level on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest).
| Work Activity | Importance | Competence |
| Analyzing Data or Information | 4.77 | 6.32 |
| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | 4.64 | 6.18 |
| Getting Information | 4.59 | 5.91 |
| Processing Information | 4.59 | 6 |
| Making Decisions and Solving Problems | 4.41 | 5.82 |
Below are the work styles involved in being biochemists and biophysicists according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest).
| Work Style | Importance | |
| Analytical Thinking | 4.64 | |
| Integrity | 4.59 | |
| Achievement/Effort | 4.36 | |
| Attention to Detail | 4.33 | |
| Innovation | 4.32 |
Metro Areas Sorted by Total Employment for
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Listed below are the 10 largest metro areas based on the total number of people employed in Biochemists and Biophysicists jobs , as of 2019
| Metro Area | Total Employment | Annual Mean Salary |
| San Diego-Carlsbad | 2,150 | $83,220 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward | 1,950 | $124,400 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | 670 | $137,490 |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land | 600 | $76,400 |
| Boulder | 430 | $98,780 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | 410 | $91,730 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | 410 | $103,230 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | 370 | $92,200 |
| Trenton | 370 | $119,880 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | 360 | $87,710 |
Compare Total Employment & Salaries for Biochemists And Biophysicists
Use our handy tool to see what employment and salary numbers look like for two different metro areas
Select State
Select Metro Area 1
Select Metro Area 2
Please select State, Metro Area 1 and Metro Area 2
Select different Metro Areas
Employment
Salary
Total employment and salary for professions similar to biochemists and biophysicists
Source : 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov; O*NET® 24.3 Database, O*NET OnLine, National Center for O*NET Development, Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, onetonline.org
Home | About Us | FAQs | Privacy Notice | Terms of Service | Sitemap | Contact Us | California - Do Not Sell My Info
Copyright © 2024 Citytowninfo.com. All Rights Reserved.