Biological Scientists, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for biological scientists, all other is $54.58 an hour ($113,530 a year). About 11,880 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($98,920). California ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for biological scientists, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.54 | $69,770 |
| 25% of workers | $41.39 | $86,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $54.58 | $113,530 |
| 75% of workers | $74.11 | $154,150 |
| 90% of workers | $91.21 | $189,710 |
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $138,160 | 4,280 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $133,790 | 610 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $124,840 | 90 |
| Vallejo | $110,780 | 60 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $110,330 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $108,350 | 1,960 |
| Salinas | $104,540 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $102,650 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $98,400 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $98,220 | 640 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $97,680 | 220 |
| Modesto | $97,120 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $96,380 | 2,320 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $94,810 | 210 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $93,550 | 0 |
| El Centro | $93,260 | 60 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $90,640 | 60 |
| Redding | $84,910 | 30 |
| Fresno | $81,720 | 110 |
| Chico | $72,240 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for biological scientists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $136,990 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $139,580 |
| Microbiologists | $108,530 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $93,950 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $98,530 |
| Conservation Scientists | $79,810 |
| Epidemiologists | $110,760 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $91,930 |
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