Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $127,030 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $61.07
10th percentile $104,750
90th percentile $167,540
Employed locally 150
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,750
    25th
    $123,890
    50th (median)
    $127,030
    75th
    $159,590
    90th
    $167,540

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 143% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 43% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,990
    School Psychologists$110,760
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86,110
    Food Science Technicians$48,500
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$118,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Stockton, CA is $61.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Stockton, CA is 26.3% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $104,750 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,890.