Science Engineer Salary in Sacramento, California

Science Engineer Salary in Sacramento, CA

How much does a Science Engineer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Science Engineer in Sacramento, CA is $128,947. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,024 to $145,522, with most professionals earning between $100,438 and $160,612.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$100,438	Sacramento,CA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$114,024	Sacramento,CA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$128,947	Sacramento,CA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$145,522	Sacramento,CA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$160,612	Sacramento,CA	March 01, 2025

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Science Engineer in Irvine, CA

Designs and prototypes experimental fixtures, including micro-fixtures, to accommodate free-space and fiber optical components, ultrasound sensors, and other micro-components into a complete design solution for sensors and devices.

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Science Engineer in Los Alamos, NM

Demonstrated leadership of teams executing complex tests and experiments, including formalization through published reports and presentations.

January 28, 2023

Science Engineer in Silicon Valley, CA

Understanding of the Java Run-time Environment including memory utilization, performance monitoring, analyzing heap dumps and stack traces and general troubleshooting.

February 23, 2023

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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About Sacramento, California Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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