The median annual wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $102,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $108,140.
Pay spans roughly $75,110 at the 10th percentile to $149,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.20 per hour. An estimated 370 people work as social scientists and related workers, all other in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $102,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $108,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.20 |
| 10th percentile | $75,110 |
| 90th percentile | $149,180 |
| Employment | 370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.