Medical Scientist Salary in California
Based on 24K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$131,430
$63.188/hr
vs National Average
$89,708
+46.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $169K
24K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Medical Scientist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,480 |
| 25th percentile | $105,670 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $131,430 |
| 75th percentile | $156,960 |
| 90th percentile | $169,080 |
Historical Salary Trend — Medical Scientist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $123,980 |
| 2023 | $128,320 |
| 2024 | $131,430 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $123,980 | $85,078 |
| 2023 | $128,320 | $90,161 |
| 2024 | $131,430 | $89,708 |