The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in California is $131,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $134,880.
Pay spans roughly $80,480 at the 10th percentile to $169,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $63.19 per hour. An estimated 24,190 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in California.
| Median (annual) | $131,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $134,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $63.19 |
| 10th percentile | $80,480 |
| 90th percentile | $169,080 |
| Employment | 24,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.