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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Environmental Scientist in San Francisco, CA is $147,823. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $130,317 to $166,781, with most professionals earning between $114,378 and $184,040.

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 $114,378 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $130,317 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $147,823 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $166,781 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $184,040 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25% $130,317 10% $114,378 90% $184,040 75% $166,781 $147,823 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Environmental Scientist in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Entry Level Environmental Scientist ranges from $130,317 to $166,781 with the average base salary of $147,823. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $130,317 to $166,781 with the average total cash compensation of $147,823.
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