Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $139,110 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly $66.88
10th percentile $97,450
90th percentile $163,850
Employed locally 140
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,450
    25th
    $130,030
    50th (median)
    $139,110
    75th
    $153,130
    90th
    $163,850

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 135% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 35% 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
    Salinas, CA $138,590
    Modesto, CA $136,180

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Santa Rosa, CA is $66.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 38.3% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $97,450 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,030.