Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $65.86 an hour ($136,990 a year). About 29,830 people work in this job there.
That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($103,410). California ranks 1st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.10 | $81,320 |
| 25% of workers | $52.68 | $109,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.86 | $136,990 |
| 75% of workers | $77.90 | $162,020 |
| 90% of workers | $86.57 | $180,060 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo | $168,860 | 130 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $160,180 | 7,310 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $159,300 | 2,150 |
| Chico | $155,470 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $145,340 | 150 |
| Modesto | $143,760 | 160 |
| Salinas | $138,590 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $138,390 | 1,150 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $138,050 | 140 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $137,640 | 1,120 |
| Fresno | $137,080 | 360 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $134,890 | 8,520 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $134,060 | 150 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $132,110 | 190 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $130,980 | 4,960 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $129,910 | 250 |
| Visalia | $129,480 | 100 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $128,620 | 270 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $125,070 | 70 |
| Redding | $123,510 | 50 |
| El Centro | $119,480 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical scientists, except epidemiologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $91,930 |
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