California

Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$123,840
+16.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$59.54
 
10th Percentile
$69,770
Entry level
90th Percentile
$189,710
Senior level
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Salary Range

Biological Scientists, All Others in California earn between $69,770 and $189,710, with a mean of $123,840. The national average for this role is $106,400.

$123,840 mean
10th Percentile$69,77090th Percentile$189,710

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$123,840
National Average$106,400
Maryland$126,240
Massachusetts$122,930
Connecticut$119,830
New York$118,000
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.