Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in California
Ranked #4 of 51 · CA
16.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $109,910 ≈ $53/hr
Median annual salary $101,700
Employment 206,700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,720P25 $70,810 Median $101,700P75 $137,140P90 $174,220
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in California earn between $51,720 and $174,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in California is $109,910, about 16.2% above the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $53/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $132,880 | $139,150 | 40,630 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $121,530 | $129,000 | 10,850 |
| Vallejo, CA | $101,880 | $107,170 | 1,590 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $100,010 | $103,890 | 2,200 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $99,430 | $103,170 | 15,860 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $99,010 | $105,040 | 1,240 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $97,780 | $103,430 | 25,270 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,680 | $103,150 | 56,900 |
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