Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $109,340 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.57
10th percentile $71,670
90th percentile $157,510
Employed locally 50
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,670
    25th
    $95,940
    50th (median)
    $109,340
    75th
    $127,370
    90th
    $157,510

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 117% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 17% 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
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    Forest and Conservation Technicians $61,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $133,820
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,270
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $52.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 8.7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $71,670 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,940.