Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $124,350 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $59.78
10th percentile $83,180
90th percentile $159,590
Employed locally 60
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,180
    25th
    $108,530
    50th (median)
    $124,350
    75th
    $133,690
    90th
    $159,590

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 181% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 81% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $58,660
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,640
    School Psychologists $124,980
    Social Science Research Assistants $36,080
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Chico, CA is $59.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Chico, CA is 23.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,180 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,530.