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Physical Scientists, All Other average salary by city in California
- San Jose$177,370
- Bakersfield$149,610
- Los Angeles$143,420
- San Diego$135,730
- San Francisco$135,640
- Oxnard$129,710
- Riverside$112,750
- Sacramento$104,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $177,370 | $160,580 | $115,780 | $120,095 | 110 |
| Bakersfield | $149,610 | $137,340 | $115,130 | $103,703 | 101 |
| Los Angeles | $143,420 | $136,160 | $93,920 | $100,048 | 114 |
| San Diego | $135,730 | $132,410 | $111,340 | $95,507 | 112 |
| San Francisco | $135,640 | $128,720 | $128,720 | $95,453 | 116 |
| Oxnard | $129,710 | $131,640 | $103,310 | $91,952 | 111 |
| Riverside | $112,750 | $106,750 | $85,360 | $81,756 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $104,690 | $101,070 | $72,240 | $76,835 | 107 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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