As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Scientist in California is $151,506. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $116,275 to a high of $187,871, with most professionals earning between $133,065 and $170,541.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Social Scientist Salary | $116,275 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Social Scientist Salary | $133,065 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Social Scientist Salary | $151,506 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Social Scientist Salary | $170,541 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Social Scientist Salary | $187,871 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $151,658 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $154,785 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $159,315 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $151,542 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $148,025 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $157,231 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $151,861 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $144,174 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $176,773 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $176,367 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
0 - 2 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
4 - 7 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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| Job Title Data Scientist I | Experience 0 - 2 | EducationMasters | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Data Scientist II | Experience 2 - 4 | EducationMasters | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Data Scientist III | Experience 4 - 7 | EducationMasters | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Data Scientist IV | Experience 7 + | EducationMasters | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Data Scientist V | Experience 10 + | EducationMasters | Salary Compared to This Job |
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