Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in California

Ranked #1 of 46 · CA

19.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $140,120 ≈ $67/hr
Median annual salary $136,990
Employment 29,830

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $81,320P25 $109,570 Median $136,990P75 $162,020P90 $180,060

About 80% of medical scientists, except epidemiologistss in California earn between $81,320 and $180,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$140,120
U.S. average
$116,840

The mean medical scientists, except epidemiologists salary in California is $140,120, about 19.9% above the U.S. average ($116,840). That works out to roughly $67/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Vallejo, CA $168,860 $162,840 130
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180 $157,540 7,310
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,300 $154,410 2,150
Chico, CA $155,470 $148,730 70
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $145,340 $149,990 150
Modesto, CA $143,760 $142,460 160
Salinas, CA $138,590 $132,800 100
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $138,390 $134,520 1,150

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