Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $155,990 +55.1% vs national
Median hourly $75.00
10th percentile $84,570
90th percentile $192,720
Employed locally 1,600
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,570
    25th
    $129,830
    50th (median)
    $155,990
    75th
    $166,210
    90th
    $192,720

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 99% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110
    Salinas, CA $138,590
    Modesto, CA $136,180

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670
    Chemists $109,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Jose, CA is $75.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in San Jose, CA is 55.1% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $84,570 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,830.