The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Chico, CA is $124,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $125,110.
Pay spans roughly $83,180 at the 10th percentile to $159,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $59.78 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $124,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $125,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $59.78 |
| 10th percentile | $83,180 |
| 90th percentile | $159,590 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.