The median annual wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $105,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $116,570.
Pay spans roughly $67,160 at the 10th percentile to $157,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $50.56 per hour. An estimated 2,450 people work as biological scientists, all other in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $105,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $116,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $50.56 |
| 10th percentile | $67,160 |
| 90th percentile | $157,840 |
| Employment | 2,450 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.