Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
- Middle 50%
- $111,010–$152,330
- vs U.S. median
- +24%
- Metro rank
- #14 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro earn a median of $128,620 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $103,410 and 6% below the CA statewide median of $136,990. It ranks #14 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in other CA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $160,180 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $159,300 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $138,390 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $137,640 |
| Fresno, CA | $137,080 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $134,890 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $130,980 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $129,910 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Santa Maria?
The BLS median is $128,620 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $111,010 and $152,330. The 10th percentile is $94,810 and the 90th is $195,930.
Is Santa Maria a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $103,410 and 6% below the CA statewide median of $136,990. It ranks #14 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Santa Maria?
About $61.84 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $128,620 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $53.37–$73.24 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.