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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in California

In California, medical scientists, except epidemiologists earn a median of $131,430 per year.

Median (California)
$131,430
Bottom 10%
$80,480
Top 10%
$169,080
Employed in California
24,190

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, medical scientists, except epidemiologists earn a median of $131,430 — 31% above the national median of $100,590. Locally the range runs $80,480 to $169,080. About 24,190 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #1 of 49 states for medical scientists, except epidemiologists pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 24,190 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$100,590
US bottom 10%
$61,860
US top 10%
$168,210

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Science
  • Active Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics

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