Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $115,250 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $55.41
10th percentile $34,610
90th percentile $154,100
Employed locally 50
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,610
    25th
    $81,440
    50th (median)
    $115,250
    75th
    $153,220
    90th
    $154,100

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 160% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 60% 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
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100
    Urban and Regional Planners$102,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other$80,310
    Biological Technicians$44,120
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Redding, CA is $55.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Redding, CA is 14.6% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $34,610 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,440.