Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $119,480 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $57.44
10th percentile $109,600
90th percentile $130,170
Employed locally 40
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,600
    25th
    $109,600
    50th (median)
    $119,480
    75th
    $128,880
    90th
    $130,170

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 212% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 112% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $140,350
    Biological Scientists, All Other $84,810
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,010
    Urban and Regional Planners $104,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in El Centro, CA is $57.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in El Centro, CA is 18.8% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $109,600 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,600.