Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $138,590 +37.8% vs national
Median hourly $66.63
10th percentile $94,060
90th percentile $160,710
Employed locally 100
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,060
    25th
    $127,620
    50th (median)
    $138,590
    75th
    $141,950
    90th
    $160,710

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 147% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 47% 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
    Modesto, CA $136,180

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $64,020
    Urban and Regional Planners $104,290
    School Psychologists $126,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,760
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Salinas, CA is $66.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Salinas, CA is 37.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $94,060 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,620.