Fisheries Scientist Salary in Chico, CA

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How much does a Fisheries Scientist make in Chico, CA? The average Fisheries Scientist salary in Chico, CA is $113,644 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,312 and $126,631. 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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Program Manager III

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Los Angeles , CA

Through your work, you will contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals facing transplantation, while driving Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission of enabling our customers to make the ...

Lensa - 39 days ago

Fisheries Enviromental Regulations Specialist

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe - Auburn , WA

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION A Master's Degree in Fisheries Biology, Fisheries Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university ...

ZipRecruiter - 41 days ago

Seasonal Dissection Technician

Cramer Fish Sciences - West Sacramento , CA

Undergraduate coursework in Fisheries Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field. * Valid class C driver's license. * Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. * Ability to lift and ...

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Lower Yakima River Coordinator

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation - Yakima , WA

Ten years of professional experience fisheries science with experience in Northwest highly desired.

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Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist - Construction Monitor

Stillwater Sciences - Berkeley , CA

Berkeley or Davis, CA Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly motivated wildlife and fisheries biologist based in Berkeley or Davis (CA) to play a key role in construction monitoring and environmental ...

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Fish Health and Immunology Lab Support Specia

Saltwater Inc - Anchorage , AK

We are currently recruiting for a Fish Health Scientist. This individual will work with the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Environmental and Fisheries Sciences (EFS) Division to support ...

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What does a Fisheries Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Fisheries Scientist

Represents Tribal interests in specific interagency reservoir, instream flow and dam-related fish passage management forums and activities.

December 08, 2022

Develops and implements marine fisheries management recommendations and regulatory changes.

December 09, 2022

Develop and review position statements, mitigation plans, legislation, and habitat protection and restoration strategies.

March 01, 2023

Review and edit departmental technical and research reports and coordinate peer review of publications for dissemination.

March 27, 2023

Assists the Habitat Assistant Director with supervision, administration, and operation of the Fisheries Habitat Program in order to achieve goals within available resources.

April 16, 2023

Assist with implementing the MMAP and annual LOF as well as implementing Take Reduction Team activities in the southeast and supporting efforts to improve understanding of fishery interactions in areas where there is not a TRT .

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Fisheries Scientist in Chico, CA

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126631

113644

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130642

117450

What is the average salary for Fisheries Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fisheries Scientist in Chico, CA. The base salary for Fisheries Scientist ranges from $103,312 to $126,631 with the average base salary of $113,644. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,915 to $130,642 with the average total cash compensation of $117,450.

View Average Salary for Fisheries Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,644	$103,312 - $126,631
Bonus	$3,805	$2,603 - $4,011
Total Pay	$117,450	$105,915 - $130,642

* 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.

Fisheries Scientist Salary Near Chico, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,232 - $132,662	COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Sacramento, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,513 - $133,006	COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,352 - $132,809	COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Rosa, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,747 - $135,745	COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,411 - $137,784	COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Sun Valley, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,148 - $123,978	COMPARE TO Chico, CA

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About Chico, California

Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 86,187, reflecting an increase of 26,233 from the 59,954 counted in the 2000 Census. The city is the cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, the country's 26th largest municipal park and the 13th largest municipally-owned park. Bidwell Park makes up over 17% of the city. Other cities in close proximity to the Chico Metropolitan Area (population 212,000) incl...

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