The median annual wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in California is $112,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $121,000.
Pay spans roughly $65,210 at the 10th percentile to $171,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $53.85 per hour. An estimated 12,580 people work as biological scientists, all other in California.
| Median (annual) | $112,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $121,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $53.85 |
| 10th percentile | $65,210 |
| 90th percentile | $171,740 |
| Employment | 12,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.