Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in California
Ranked #5 of 39 · CA
10.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $143,310 ≈ $69/hr
Median annual salary $130,610
Employment 2,320
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $81,360P25 $106,480 Median $130,610P75 $171,270P90 $211,150
About 80% of physical scientists, all others in California earn between $81,360 and $211,150. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical scientists, all other salary in California is $143,310, about 10.9% above the U.S. average ($129,230). That works out to roughly $69/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $160,580 | $177,370 | 340 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $137,340 | $149,610 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $136,160 | $143,420 | 820 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $132,410 | $135,730 | 180 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $131,640 | $129,710 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $128,720 | $135,640 | — |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $106,750 | $112,750 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $101,070 | $104,690 | 70 |