Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • California

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in California earn a median salary of $131,161 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, +30.4% vs the national median of $100,590. An estimated 23,310 medical scientists, except epidemiologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $109,340 to $158,810 depending on location.

$131,161 Avg median salary in California
$158,810 Highest paying metro
$109,340 Lowest paying metro
23,310 Employed in California

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      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Vallejo, CA $158,810 $132,830 $159,380 90
      San Jose, CA $155,990 $129,830 $166,210 1,600
      Santa Cruz, CA $144,660 $111,060 $167,330 100
      San Francisco, CA $142,540 $126,580 $164,690 6,870
      Santa Rosa, CA $139,110 $130,030 $153,130 140
      Salinas, CA $138,590 $127,620 $141,950 100
      Modesto, CA $136,180 $123,490 $153,930 100
      Sacramento, CA $131,390 $121,130 $153,610 930
      Santa Maria, CA $131,170 $105,000 $160,160 180
      Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California $131,070 $122,910 $132,290 40
      Fresno, CA $129,670 $108,170 $133,450 330
      Visalia, CA $129,480 $128,150 $129,860 100
      Riverside, CA $128,890 $114,790 $139,600 990
      Los Angeles, CA $128,470 $104,660 $134,990 6,600
      San Diego, CA $128,270 $99,740 $137,910 4,240
      North Coast Region of California $127,390 $107,570 $133,650 60
      Stockton, CA $127,030 $123,890 $159,590 150
      Oxnard, CA $125,690 $106,910 $143,480 250
      Chico, CA $124,350 $108,530 $133,690 60
      North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California $123,880 $122,470 $136,260 70
      Bakersfield, CA $121,170 $109,760 $127,370 170
      El Centro, CA $119,480 $109,600 $128,880 40
      Redding, CA $115,250 $81,440 $153,220 50
      San Luis Obispo, CA $109,340 $95,940 $127,370 50

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