How much does an Agricultural Scientist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Agricultural Scientist in California is $89,750. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,781 to $99,295, with most professionals earning between $70,705 and $107,984.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Agricultural Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $70,705 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $79,781 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $89,750 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $99,295 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Agricultural Scientist Salary $107,984 CA April 01, 2025
25% $79,781 10% $70,705 90% $107,984 75% $99,295 $89,750 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $87,426 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $89,228 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $91,840 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $87,359 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $85,331 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $90,638 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $87,543 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $83,112 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $101,904 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $101,670 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Agricultural Scientist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Biologist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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