Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in California

Local pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-1042

$136,990

median pay, California

29,830

employed in California

+32.5%

vs U.S. median

+8.7%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What medical scientists, except epidemiologists earn in California

California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in California earn between $109,570 and $162,020 a year; the U.S. median is $103,410.

$81,320

P10

$109,570

P25

$136,990

MEDIAN

$162,020

P75

$180,060

P90

Pay by metro in California

$168,860

$160,180

$159,300

$155,470

$145,340

$143,760

$138,590

$138,390

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