As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Research Scientist in California is $104,059. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $93,017 to $117,536, with most professionals earning between $82,964 and $129,806.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $82,964 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $93,017 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $104,059 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $117,536 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Medical Research Scientist Salary | $129,806 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $106,263 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $108,454 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $111,628 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $106,182 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $103,717 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $110,168 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $106,405 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $101,019 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $123,860 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $123,576 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
4 - 7 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
5 + years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
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