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Research Scientist Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Research Scientists working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$127,000
Annual in CA
$61.1/hr
Hourly Rate
$10,583
Monthly
$2,442
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$127,000
California
$92,000
National Median
+$35,000 (+38%) vs. national
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