The median annual wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in California is $128,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $142,070.
Pay spans roughly $91,250 at the 10th percentile to $205,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $61.66 per hour. An estimated 2,220 people work as physical scientists, all other in California.
| Median (annual) | $128,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $142,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $61.66 |
| 10th percentile | $91,250 |
| 90th percentile | $205,510 |
| Employment | 2,220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.