Fisheries Scientist Salary in Santa Clara, CA

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How much does a Fisheries Scientist make in Santa Clara, CA? The average Fisheries Scientist salary in Santa Clara, CA is $138,621 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,019 and $154,467. 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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Inside Sales Representative III

Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers - Carlsbad , CA

As part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work ...

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Material Handler II

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Tracy , CA

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to ...

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Fisheries Program Manager

Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska - Anchorage , AK

Master's degree in Fisheries Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a closely related field with at least 5 years of experience in fisheries management, research, or outreach

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Seasonal Biological Technician - Eugene, OR

Cramer Fish Sciences - Eugene , OR

Undergraduate coursework in Fisheries Science, Limnology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field. General knowledge of Pacific Northwest fish biology is a plus. * Proficient in Microsoft ...

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Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry I

AbbVie - Irvine , CA

Manages stock requirements to ensure adequate supplies for raw materials and consumables from third party suppliers (specifically including but not limited to Millipore Sigma, SAFC, Fisher Scientific ...

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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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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 Santa Clara, CA

Average Base Salary

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126019

154467

138621

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

129189

159361

143265

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 Santa Clara, CA. The base salary for Fisheries Scientist ranges from $126,019 to $154,467 with the average base salary of $138,621. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,189 to $159,361 with the average total cash compensation of $143,265.

View Average Salary for Fisheries Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$138,621	$126,019 - $154,467
Bonus	$4,645	$3,170 - $4,894
Total Pay	$143,265	$129,189 - $159,361

* 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 Santa Clara, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Santa Clara, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,019 - $154,467	COMPARE TO Santa Clara, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,690 - $136,903	COMPARE TO Santa Clara, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,778 - $154,172	COMPARE TO Santa Clara, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,303 - $149,913	COMPARE TO Santa Clara, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,504 - $150,159	COMPARE TO Santa Clara, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,517 - $153,852	COMPARE TO Santa Clara, CA

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About Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara is drained by three seasonal creeks, all of which empty into the southern portion of San Francisco Bay; these creeks are San Tomas Aquino Creek, Saratoga Creek, and Calabazas Creek. There are some significant biological resources within the city including habitat for the burrowing owl, a species of special concern in California due to reduction in habitat from urban development during the latter 20th century. This owl uses burrows created by ground squirrels and prefers generally level grasslands and even disturbed areas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city cover...

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