Scientific Officer Salary in California

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How much does a Scientific Officer make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scientific Officer in California is around $81,158, with an hourly rate of $39. The average salary ranges from $63,653 (10th percentile) to $99,513 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $71,995 (25th percentile) and $90,765 (75th percentile). A Scientific Officer's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Scientific Officer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $90,765 $7,564 $1,745 $44
Average $81,158 $6,763 $1,561 $39
25th Percentile $71,995 $6,000 $1,385 $35
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How does experience level affect a Scientific Officer's Salary?

An entry-level Scientific Officer with under 1 year experience makes about $79,758. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Scientific Officer makes around $80,734. After 2-4 years, the Scientific Officer pay rises to about $82,853. Those senior Scientific Officer with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $83,277, and those Scientific Officer having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $83,560 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Scientific Officer $79,758
Intermediate Level Scientific Officer $80,734
Senior Level Scientific Officer $82,853
Specialist Level Scientific Officer $83,277
Expert Level Scientific Officer $83,560
$79,758 0 yr
$80,734 < 2 yrs
$82,853 2-4 yrs
$83,277 5-8 yrs
$83,560 > 8 yrs
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