Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $131,170 +30.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.06
10th percentile $87,200
90th percentile $206,330
Employed locally 180
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,200
    25th
    $105,000
    50th (median)
    $131,170
    75th
    $160,160
    90th
    $206,330

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 137% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 37% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $105,750
    Biological Scientists, All Other $111,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,240
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,790
    Urban and Regional Planners $102,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Santa Maria, CA is $63.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 30.4% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $87,200 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,000.