Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $104,750 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.36
10th percentile $67,780
90th percentile $152,670
Employed locally 50
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,780
    25th
    $90,290
    50th (median)
    $104,750
    75th
    $133,490
    90th
    $152,670

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 111% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 11% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $64,020
    Urban and Regional Planners $104,290
    School Psychologists $126,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $138,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Salinas, CA is $50.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 12.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $67,780 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,290.