Biological Scientists, All Other in California
SOC 19-1029 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
11,880Jobs in California
$123,840Mean annual wage
2nd of 50Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,770 | $33.54 |
| 25th percentile | $86,090 | $41.39 |
| Median (50th) | $113,530 | $54.58 |
| 75th percentile | $154,150 | $74.11 |
| 90th percentile | $189,710 | $91.21 |
| Mean | $123,840 | $59.54 |
Across 50 states with a published mean, the highest are Maryland ($126,240), California ($123,840), Massachusetts ($122,930); the lowest are Louisiana ($73,370), Missouri ($75,210), South Dakota ($75,890). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 11,880 | $123,840 | $113,530 |
| Arizona | 760 | $97,370 | $90,290 |
| Nevada | 410 | $77,270 | $74,210 |
| Oregon | 700 | $89,280 | $86,260 |