Biological Scientists, All Other in California
Local pay for biological scientists, all other in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-1029
$113,530
median pay, California
11,880
employed in California
+14.8%
vs U.S. median
+1.2%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What biological scientists, all other earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of biological scientists, all other in California earn between $86,090 and $154,150 a year; the U.S. median is $98,920.
$69,770
P10
$86,090
P25
$113,530
MEDIAN
$154,150
P75
$189,710
P90
Pay by metro in California
$138,160
$133,790
$124,840
$110,780
$110,330
$108,350
$104,540
$102,650
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