Physical Scientists, All Other in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $128,250 | $117,960 | +8.7% vs US |
| State Rank | #11 of 43 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 2,220 jobs | 22,580 jobs | 9.8% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $91,250 | $43.87 |
| 25th Percentile | $114,790 | $55.19 |
| Median | $128,250 | $61.66 |
| 75th Percentile | $165,780 | $79.70 |
| 90th Percentile | $205,510 | $98.80 |
