SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists reaches $134,900 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists reaches $134,900 a year. That is 30.5% more than the national median of $103,410. Pay ranges from under $125,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $175,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $130,770 to $148,030.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.71 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Vallejo records the highest median at $168,860. Of the 350 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 15th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $125,610 | +21.5% |
| 25th | $130,770 | +26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $134,900 | +30.5% |
| 75th | $148,030 | +43.1% |
| 90th | $175,360 | +69.6% |
| Mean | $140,190 | +35.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $168,860 | 130 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $160,180 | 7,310 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $159,300 | 2,150 | |
| 4 | Chico | $155,470 | 70 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $145,340 | 150 | |
| 6 | Modesto | $143,760 | 160 | |
| 7 | Salinas | $138,590 | 100 | |
| 8 | Riverside | $138,390 | 1,150 | |
| 9 | Stockton | $138,050 | 140 | |
| 10 | Sacramento | $137,640 | 1,120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $134,900 buys what $121,861 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$134,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$121,861US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $134,900 a year, 30.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $125,610 to $175,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Vallejo, at $168,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA?
The median annual wage is $134,900, or $64.86 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,410, so pay in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA is 30.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA earns more than $175,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $125,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Vallejo, at $168,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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