How much does a Scientist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientist in California is $148,218. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $137,094 to $171,853, with most professionals earning between $126,966 and $193,371.

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What is a Scientist?

A Scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern Scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term Scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833, to describe the noted polymath Mary Somerville. In modern times, many scientists have advanced degrees in an ...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $140,787 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $143,689 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $147,895 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $140,679 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $137,414 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $145,960 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $140,975 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $133,839 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $164,101 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $163,725 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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