Life Scientists, All Other in California
Local pay for life scientists, all other in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-1099
$102,830
median pay, California
860
employed in California
+9.7%
vs U.S. median
+3.7%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What life scientists, all other earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of life scientists, all other in California earn between $79,880 and $143,590 a year; the U.S. median is $93,750.
$62,910
P10
$79,880
P25
$102,830
MEDIAN
$143,590
P75
$187,550
P90
Pay by metro in California
$134,810
$125,430
$104,740
$100,720
$80,120
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