Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary in San Diego, California

Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Entry Level Environmental Scientist make in San Diego, CA? The average Entry Level Environmental Scientist salary in San Diego, CA is $132,272 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $120,184 and $147,296. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $109,178 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $120,184 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $132,272 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $147,296 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $160,975 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25% $120,184 10% $109,178 90% $160,975 75% $147,296 $132,272 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Environmental Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    2 - 4 years experience
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Average Base Salary

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147296
132272

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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136724
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Environmental Scientist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Entry Level Environmental Scientist ranges from $120,184 to $147,296 with the average base salary of $132,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,096 to $151,985 with the average total cash compensation of $136,724.
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