Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $121,170 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $58.26
10th percentile $100,950
90th percentile $131,210
Employed locally 170
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,950
    25th
    $109,760
    50th (median)
    $121,170
    75th
    $127,370
    90th
    $131,210

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 179% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Salinas, CA $138,590

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Bakersfield, CA is $58.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.72 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.5% above the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $100,950 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,760.