The median annual wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in California is $101,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $105,150.
Pay spans roughly $66,790 at the 10th percentile to $148,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $48.61 per hour. An estimated 2,650 people work as social scientists and related workers, all other in California.
| Median (annual) | $101,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $105,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $48.61 |
| 10th percentile | $66,790 |
| 90th percentile | $148,300 |
| Employment | 2,650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.