Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $129,480 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.25
10th percentile $103,930
90th percentile $150,170
Employed locally 100
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,930
    25th
    $128,150
    50th (median)
    $129,480
    75th
    $129,860
    90th
    $150,170

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 186% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 86% 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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    Food Scientists and Technologists $81,350
    Urban and Regional Planners $96,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Visalia, CA is $62.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Visalia, CA is 28.7% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $103,930 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,150.