Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for social scientists and related workers, all other is $47.07 an hour ($97,900 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($101,110). California ranks 15th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for social scientists and related workers, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.91 | $66,370 |
| 25% of workers | $38.18 | $79,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.07 | $97,900 |
| 75% of workers | $58.10 | $120,840 |
| 90% of workers | $70.87 | $147,410 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield-Delano | $112,990 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $104,770 | 340 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $103,310 | 210 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $101,090 | 400 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $100,550 | 710 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $94,110 | 450 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $92,640 | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $92,060 | 120 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $87,260 | 130 |
| Fresno | $86,670 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social scientists and related workers, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $116,000 |
| School Psychologists | $127,780 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $109,610 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $72,240 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $157,540 |
| Survey Researchers | $83,520 |
| Economists | $119,410 |
| Sociologists | $125,770 |
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