Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $128,890 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.96
10th percentile $99,360
90th percentile $143,770
Employed locally 990
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,360
    25th
    $114,790
    50th (median)
    $128,890
    75th
    $139,600
    90th
    $143,770

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 150% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 50% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $47,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Riverside, CA is $61.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Riverside, CA is 28.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $99,360 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,790.