California

Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$142,070
+15.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$68.30
 
10th Percentile
$91,250
Entry level
90th Percentile
$205,510
Senior level
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Salary Range

Physical Scientists, All Others in California earn between $91,250 and $205,510, with a mean of $142,070. The national average for this role is $122,772.

$142,070 mean
10th Percentile$91,25090th Percentile$205,510

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$142,070
National Average$122,772
District of Columbia$152,070
Minnesota$149,950
Massachusetts$149,300
Maryland$143,190
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.