How much does a Postdoctoral Fellowship make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in California is $204,013. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $182,049 to $225,292, with most professionals earning between $162,052 and $244,665.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Postdoctoral Fellowship Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $162,052 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $182,049 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $204,013 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $225,292 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $244,665 CA April 01, 2025
25% $182,049 10% $162,052 90% $244,665 75% $225,292 $204,013 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Postdoctoral Fellowship ?

A postdoctoral researcher or postdoc is a person professionally conducting research after the completion of their doctoral studies (typically a PhD). The ultimate goal of a postdoctoral research position is to pursue additional research, training, or teaching in order to have better skills to pursue a career in academia, research, or any other fields.[full citation needed] Postdocs often, but not always, have a temporary academic appointment, sometimes in preparation for an academic faculty position. They continue their studies or carry out research and further increase expertise in a special...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $181,729 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $185,475 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $190,904 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $181,590 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $177,375 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $188,407 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $181,971 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $172,761 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $211,823 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $211,337 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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