Life Scientists, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for life scientists, all other is $49.44 an hour ($102,830 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($93,750). California ranks 10th of 32 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for life scientists, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.25 | $62,910 |
| 25% of workers | $38.41 | $79,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.44 | $102,830 |
| 75% of workers | $69.03 | $143,590 |
| 90% of workers | $90.17 | $187,550 |
Life Scientists, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $134,810 | 170 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $125,430 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $104,740 | 230 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $100,720 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $80,120 | 160 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for life scientists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $136,990 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $113,530 |
| 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 |
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