How much does a Biophysicist make in Chicago, IL? The average Biophysicist salary in Chicago, IL is $76,934 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $70,057 and $89,120. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Biophysicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Biophysicist Salary $63,796 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Biophysicist Salary $70,057 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Biophysicist Salary $76,934 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Biophysicist Salary $89,120 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Biophysicist Salary $100,215 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25% $70,057 10% $63,796 90% $100,215 75% $89,120 $76,934 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Risk Assessment: Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.

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Biochemistry: Applying biochemical principles and methodologies to study and analyze the chemical processes of living organisms.

Analysis 4.76%
Risk Assessment 4.76%
Biochemistry 4.76%
Others 85.72%

Job Description for Biophysicist

Biophysicist researches living organisms and cells. Develops laws and theories of biophysics for their application to industry. Being a Biophysicist requires a graduate degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Additionally, Biophysicist relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Biophysicist, the upper level is Research and Development Associate IV and then progresses to Research and Development Associate V.

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Biophysicist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Biophysicist, the highest Biophysicist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Biophysicist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Biophysicist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Biophysicist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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