Physical Scientists, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for physical scientists, all other is $62.79 an hour ($130,610 a year). About 2,320 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($122,570). California ranks 13th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical scientists, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.11 | $81,360 |
| 25% of workers | $51.19 | $106,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.79 | $130,610 |
| 75% of workers | $82.34 | $171,270 |
| 90% of workers | $101.52 | $211,150 |
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $160,580 | 340 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $137,340 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $136,160 | 820 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $132,410 | 180 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $131,640 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $128,720 | 0 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $106,750 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $101,070 | 70 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical scientists, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $106,510 |
| Chemists | $97,860 |
| Physicists | $207,490 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $106,500 |
| Materials Scientists | $177,030 |
| Hydrologists | $122,110 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $124,920 |
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