Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $79,360 +32% vs national
Median hourly $38.15
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $101,940
National median $60,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $62,890
    50th (median)
    $79,360
    75th
    $99,090
    90th
    $101,940

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary vs area income 85% Median Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lawton, OK $115,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $112,040
    Oklahoma City, OK $106,850
    Spartanburg, SC $105,350
    Lynchburg, VA $95,770
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $86,350

    Nearby metros — Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $82,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,100
    Vallejo, CA $79,180
    California $75,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,670
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $70,360

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Los Angeles, CA is $38.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.67 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salaries?

    The median Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary in Los Angeles, CA is 32% above the national median of $60,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,890.