Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $106,290 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $51.10
10th percentile $55,990
90th percentile $157,620
Employed locally 70
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,990
    25th
    $68,490
    50th (median)
    $106,290
    75th
    $128,660
    90th
    $157,620

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 113% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Nearby metros — Physical Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $147,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $141,980
    South Carolina $134,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $132,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $132,490

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Sacramento, CA is $51.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.65 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Sacramento, CA is 9.9% below the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $55,990 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,490.