Physical Scientists, All Other in California
SOC 19-2099 · Life, Physical, and Social Science
2,320Jobs in California
$143,310Mean annual wage
5th of 39Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,360 | $39.11 |
| 25th percentile | $106,480 | $51.19 |
| Median (50th) | $130,610 | $62.79 |
| 75th percentile | $171,270 | $82.34 |
| 90th percentile | $211,150 | $101.52 |
| Mean | $143,310 | $68.90 |
Across 39 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($152,480), Minnesota ($151,450), Florida ($151,150); the lowest are Indiana ($75,600), Wyoming ($77,340), Kentucky ($80,840). 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 | 2,320 | $143,310 | $130,610 |
| Arizona | 170 | $126,240 | $125,270 |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| Oregon | 290 | $110,560 | $109,580 |