Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in California
SOC 19-1042 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
29,830Jobs in California
$140,120Mean annual wage
1st of 46Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,320 | $39.10 |
| 25th percentile | $109,570 | $52.68 |
| Median (50th) | $136,990 | $65.86 |
| 75th percentile | $162,020 | $77.90 |
| 90th percentile | $180,060 | $86.57 |
| Mean | $140,120 | $67.36 |
Across 46 states with a published mean, the highest are California ($140,120), New Jersey ($138,450), Massachusetts ($133,550); the lowest are Mississippi ($61,000), New Mexico ($73,930), North Dakota ($75,640). 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 | 29,830 | $140,120 | $136,990 |
| Arizona | 2,190 | $115,730 | $116,820 |
| Nevada | 530 | $102,580 | $98,560 |
| Oregon | 1,030 | $128,970 | $111,030 |