Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $96,140 +3% vs national
Median hourly $46.22
10th percentile $64,400
90th percentile $134,370
Employed locally 700
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,400
    25th
    $78,120
    50th (median)
    $96,140
    75th
    $115,360
    90th
    $134,370

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 102% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $137,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,630
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $131,250
    New Haven, CT $124,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $123,080

    Nearby metros — Biological Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,630
    California $112,010
    Vallejo, CA $111,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $111,220
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $106,550

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Sacramento, CA is $46.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.76 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Biological Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Sacramento, CA is 3% above the national median of $93,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Scientists, All Other in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $64,400 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,120.