Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $158,810 +57.9% vs national
Median hourly $76.35
10th percentile $92,240
90th percentile $167,420
Employed locally 90
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,240
    25th
    $132,830
    50th (median)
    $158,810
    75th
    $159,380
    90th
    $167,420

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 159% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 59% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $139,110

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Modesto, CA $136,180

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $143,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,710
    Chemical Technicians $58,320
    School Psychologists $109,430
    Urban and Regional Planners $122,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Vallejo, CA is $76.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Vallejo, CA is 57.9% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $92,240 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,830.