Life Scientists, All Other in California
SOC 19-1099 · Life, Physical, and Social Science
860Jobs in California
$117,510Mean annual wage
7th of 32Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,910 | $30.25 |
| 25th percentile | $79,880 | $38.41 |
| Median (50th) | $102,830 | $49.44 |
| 75th percentile | $143,590 | $69.03 |
| 90th percentile | $187,550 | $90.17 |
| Mean | $117,510 | $56.50 |
Across 32 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($174,210), South Carolina ($166,780), Massachusetts ($131,800); the lowest are Minnesota ($67,320), Illinois ($67,660), Michigan ($73,250). 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 | 860 | $117,510 | $102,830 |
| Arizona | n/a | $128,220 | $122,580 |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| Oregon | 160 | $119,470 | $113,450 |