Postdoctoral Research Scholar Salaries in California

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How Much Does a Postdoctoral Research Scholar Make in California?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$55,313/yr

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Low $48,783

Average $55,313

High $62,376

The average salary for Postdoctoral Research Scholar is $55,313 per year in California.

Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
NCIRE Research Scholar (Postdoctoral Scholar)	$155,138/yr	$129,974 $180,301 RANGE: $129,974 - $180,301
KSOM Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate	$91,638/yr	$80,225 $103,050 RANGE: $80,225 - $103,050
Keck School of Medicine Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate	$93,574/yr	$81,136 $106,011 RANGE: $81,136 - $106,011
University of Southern California Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate	$86,375/yr	$74,590 $98,160 RANGE: $74,590 - $98,160
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate	$95,449/yr	$78,948 $111,950 RANGE: $78,948 - $111,950
Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate	$75,314/yr	$64,077 $86,551 RANGE: $64,077 - $86,551
Sol Price School of Public Policy Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate	$107,564/yr	$95,635 $119,492 RANGE: $95,635 - $119,492

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Supply Chain Analyst - Postdoctoral Scholar

Bay, CA

$97,276 - $122,815

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Postdoctoral Research Scholar

San Diego, CA

$80,491 - $102,565

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Research Scholar (Postdoctoral Scholar)

San Francisco, CA

$129,974 - $180,301

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$80,225 - $103,050

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Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate

San Diego, CA

$81,136 - $106,011

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$82,175 - $108,932

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$74,590 - $98,160

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$78,948 - $111,950

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Alhambra, CA

$82,823 - $107,977

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$64,077 - $86,551

12 Days Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$95,635 - $119,492

1 Month Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$68,634 - $90,141

1 Month Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$74,083 - $96,898

1 Month Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$120,611 - $171,729

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Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$68,167 - $91,962

1 Month Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$71,807 - $89,421

26 Days Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Epilepsy Research

Irvine, CA

$66,875 - $86,406

27 Days Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$105,217 - $128,445

28 Days Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$92,899 - $129,253

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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$73,813 - $102,308

1 Month Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$91,209 - $123,149

1 Month Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$81,941 - $111,690

1 Month Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$77,256 - $99,647

1 Month Ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA

$60,797 - $88,426

1 Month Ago

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Postdoctoral Research Scholar Jobs in California

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Postdoctoral Research Scholar can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Postdoctoral Research Scholar job salaries in California. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Postdoctoral Research Scholar jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Postdoctoral Research Scholar positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Postdoctoral Research Scholar salary is higher than other cities in California. San Jose takes first place in this list, followed by Santa Clara, Fremont. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar salary is $62,936 in San Jose, which is higher than the national average. There are 76 cities' Postdoctoral Research Scholar salary higher than national average in California.

The average salary for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in California is $55,313, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Postdoctoral Research Scholar jobs is San Jose, CA, and it is higher than Santa Clara. Postdoctoral Research Scholar jobs in San Jose can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in California.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
San Jose	$62,936	$5,245	$1,210	$30
Santa Clara	$62,936	$5,245	$1,210	$30
Fremont	$62,785	$5,232	$1,207	$30
San Francisco	$62,685	$5,224	$1,205	$30
Daly City	$62,685	$5,224	$1,205	$30
Berkeley	$61,180	$5,098	$1,177	$29
Oakland	$61,180	$5,098	$1,177	$29
Concord	$61,080	$5,090	$1,175	$29
Hayward	$61,080	$5,090	$1,175	$29
Antioch	$57,570	$4,797	$1,107	$28

What Does a Postdoctoral Research Scholar Do?

Postdoctoral Research Scholars and Postdoctoral Research Fellows are temporary appointments at The University of Iowa.

Updated December 22, 2021

King Trust was created to “support and promote the investigation of human disease and the alleviation of human suffering through improved treatment.” In keeping with these principles, the King Trust today supports postdoctoral fellows in the basic sciences and clinical and health services research.

Updated December 09, 2021

The Institute annually appoints scholars who conduct individual research for a period of one to two semesters in a wide variety of fields related to African and African American Studies.

Updated November 22, 2021

Time spent working in this classification counts towards the 5-year maximum eligibility criteria for postdoctoral scholars.

Updated November 16, 2021

Note: These degree conferral requirements may be different for interim postdoctoral scholars who have recently received doctoral degrees or met degree requirements from UW.

Updated October 04, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Postdoctoral Research Scholar Salaries

What is the average of a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in California?

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar salary range is from $48,783 to $62,376, and the average Postdoctoral Research Scholar salary is $55,313/year in California. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Postdoctoral Research Scholar salary in the United States?

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar salary in San Jose, CA is $62,936 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Postdoctoral Research Scholar's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Postdoctoral Research Scholar.

What is the growth rate of the Postdoctoral Research Scholar's salary?

If you are thinking of becoming a Postdoctoral Research Scholar or planning the next step in your career, find the detailed salary report of a Postdoctoral Research Scholar.