Occupation 2113 · Professional occupations
Biochemists and biomedical scientists examine and investigate the chemical processes of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases, and perform laboratory tests on tissue, blood and other samples to diagnose diseases, toxins or health conditions.
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an HNC/NHD, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to hold a postgraduate qualification or gain professional qualifications.
Clinical technologist · Endocrinologist · Histopathologist · Medical technologist · Medical researcher
| Measure | Hours | Basis | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 56,700.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 59,800.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 65,700.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 2,200.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 6,000.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 68,000.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | None | 2026-03 | 3,100.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
ONS does not publish occupational pay below region. Cells the survey could not support are shown as withheld, with its reason — adding a region split to a specific occupation leaves roughly a tenth of cells publishable.
| Region | Measure | Hours | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 6,600.00 | 2026-03 |
| East Midlands | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 2,800.00 | 2026-03 |
| London | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 8,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| North East | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 2,800.00 | 2026-03 |
| North West | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 10,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| Northern Ireland | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 2,200.00 | 2026-03 |
| Scotland | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 6,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| South East | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 11,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| South West | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 5,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| Wales | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 3,100.00 | 2026-03 |
| West Midlands | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 4,100.00 | 2026-03 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 2113 : Biochemists and biomedical scientists | None | 5,900.00 | 2026-03 |
ONS publishes regional pay for this occupation where the survey sample supports it — 12 of 12 cells on this page. The rest are withheld by ONS, and are shown as withheld with the reason, rather than left out.
The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, published by the Office for National Statistics. Figures are shown exactly as ONS publishes them — we do not adjust, model or fill them in, and every number on this page carries the series and period it came from.
Biological scientists · Chemical scientists · Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. · Physical scientists · Social and humanities scientists