Biological Scientist Salary in Sacramento, CA

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How much does a Biological Scientist make in Sacramento, CA? The average Biological Scientist salary in Sacramento, CA is $91,418 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $79,155 and $107,410. 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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Biological Science Laboratory Technician

Agricultural Research Service - Manhattan , KS

In this position, you will be involved in almost all phases of the scientist's study and conduct test applications of scientific and technical theories when the methods, techniques, and procedures ...

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Molecular Biology Scientist

TekWissen LLC - Carlsbad , CA

Scientist II Molecular Biology Location: Carlsbad, CA - 92008 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Shift: Monday to Friday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Key Responsibilities: * Works in a ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago

Associate Scientist

AA2IT - San Francisco , CA

Qualifications: - BA/BS or MS degree (not looking for PhD) in physical or biological science or a related science and 2 or more years of relevant work experience. - Demonstrated proficiency with ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Chemical Biologist

US Tech Solutions - North Chicago , IL

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced research scientist to join our Protein Sciences group ... biological sciences with 2+ (bachelors) or 0-2(masters) years of relevant experience. • ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Associate Scientist

Everlum Bio, Inc - Austin , TX

Bachelors or Masters in Biological Sciences * Cell Culture experience required * Lab Management experience a plus * Title and salary will be commensurate with your experience * Able to work in the ...

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Associate Scientist

92Bio, Inc. - Newark , CA

Associate Scientist - Immuno-oncology, Discovery 92Bio, Inc is seeking a highly motivated and ... Design, develop, and optimize experiments for assessing Immuno-Oncology biologic drug candidates

LinkedIn - 35 days ago

What does a Biological Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Biological Scientist

Support or lead the execution of engagements that are particularly technical in their issues and/or content, including technology assessments, technical performance audits or audits with biological science-related components, and Comptroller General Forums and Roundtables.

October 24, 2022

Develop and evaluate surveillance systems used globally, evaluating the prevalence and severity of influenza-associated mortality and hospitalizations to determine virulence and pathogenicity of circulating influenza viruses, the testing capacity of strategic laboratory partners and epidemiology study collaborators and identify deficiencies that may impact performance and develop procedures, training materials, and guidance to support technical transfer of laboratory processes, assay methods, and data sampling, management, and analysis techniques to domestic and international collaborators.

November 23, 2022

Provide data management and analysis for statistical and epidemiologic studies using diverse health data sources, including electronic health record data, insurance claims data, and/or other provider and patient level data .

December 29, 2022

Designs and executes a wide range of experiments independently and proactively incorporates new technologies into practice with minimal or no supervision.

January 02, 2023

Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made.

January 16, 2023

Participated in interdisciplinary teams and carried out routine environmental studies and evaluations to determine the consequences of various actions or events.

March 15, 2023

Performs epidemiologic investigations of reportable diseases that have been assigned to the position, provides recommendations for their prevention and control.

March 24, 2023

Demonstrated success at the assembly of nanomaterials to create new, emergent properties, using methods such as layer by layer deposition, programmed assembly, or biomimetic approaches.

April 29, 2023

Prepare and present formal or informal educational presentations regarding communicable disease as needed to outside entities, health department staff or others.

April 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Biological Scientist in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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79155

107410

91418

Average Total Cash Compensation

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79942

109132

92539

What is the average salary for Biological Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Biological Scientist in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Biological Scientist ranges from $79,155 to $107,410 with the average base salary of $91,418. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,942 to $109,132 with the average total cash compensation of $92,539.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,418	$79,155 - $107,410
Bonus	$1,121	$787 - $1,722
Total Pay	$92,539	$79,942 - $109,132

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Biological Scientist Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,177 - $107,439	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,089 - $107,320	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,254 - $106,187	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,143 - $111,464	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,289 - $114,377	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,100 - $112,762	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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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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