How much does an Entry Level Environmental Scientist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Environmental Scientist in California is $130,554. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,093 to $147,297, with most professionals earning between $101,016 and $162,540.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $101,016 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $115,093 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $130,554 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $147,297 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $162,540 CA April 01, 2025
25% $115,093 10% $101,016 90% $162,540 75% $147,297 $130,554 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $131,711 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $134,426 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $138,361 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $131,610 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $128,556 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $136,551 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $131,887 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $125,212 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $153,522 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $153,170 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Entry Level Environmental Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Scientist II - Biotech

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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