Life Scientists, All Other Salary in California
Ranked #7 of 32 · CA
8.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $117,510 ≈ $57/hr
Median annual salary $102,830
Employment 860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,910P25 $79,880 Median $102,830P75 $143,590P90 $187,550
About 80% of life scientists, all others in California earn between $62,910 and $187,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life scientists, all other salary in California is $117,510, about 8.9% above the U.S. average ($107,860). That works out to roughly $57/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,810 | $139,970 | 170 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $125,430 | $152,410 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $104,740 | $126,380 | 230 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $100,720 | $107,630 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,120 | $93,040 | 160 |