Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • California

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in California earn a median salary of $96,702 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.6% vs the national median of $100,340. An estimated 2,280 social scientists and related workers, all other are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $81,700 to $111,440 depending on location.

$96,702 Avg median salary in California
$111,440 Highest paying metro
$81,700 Lowest paying metro
2,280 Employed in California

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      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      San Francisco, CA $111,440 $93,470 $137,090 360
      Merced, CA $108,410 $80,540 $127,920 40
      San Diego, CA $102,340 $85,380 $125,610 370
      Los Angeles, CA $102,000 $82,680 $131,560 510
      San Luis Obispo, CA $101,870 $81,940 $113,340 30
      Riverside, CA $100,340 $79,430 $117,540 250
      Sacramento, CA $98,860 $80,200 $108,210 340
      Vallejo, CA $93,310 $90,290 $111,840 30
      Santa Maria, CA $92,790 $79,990 $120,640 140
      San Jose, CA $92,640 $76,720 $105,670 70
      Fresno, CA $87,010 $73,110 $102,290 70
      Bakersfield, CA $84,410 $71,390 $120,240 40
      North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California $81,700 $72,550 $111,840 30

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