Scientist Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Scientist make in San Diego, CA? The average Scientist salary in San Diego, CA is $141,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $130,505 and $163,612. 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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What is a Scientist?

A Scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern Scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term Scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833, to describe the noted polymath Mary Somerville. In modern times, many scientists have advanced degrees in an ...

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Travel Medical Lab Scientist - $1,876 per week

ALOIS Healthcare - Everett , WA

ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel Medical Lab Scientist for a travel job in Everett, Washington. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist * Discipline: Allied Health ...

Vivian Health - 1 day ago

Data Scientist (US PASSPORT OR GREEN CARD ONLY, NO SPONSORSHIPS)

SynMax - Houston , TX

As a Data Scientist at SynMax, you will play a leading role in developing solutions for industry disrupting analytics software. To succeed in this role you will be highly motivated and adaptable to ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Mindlance - Austin , TX

Medical Lab Scientist Location: Mequon WI Duration: 181 days assignment with possible extension or conversion Schedule : Schedule: 8PM - 6:30 AM Wednesday through Tuesday (7 days on 7 off) Required ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Beverage Scientist

Hirewell - Niles , IL

Scientist - Product Development Summary of Position The Scientist role within the Product Development team is primarily a mid-level product developer role. This function is skilled in the formulation ...

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Food Scientist - Dietary Supplements

Kenny's Candy & Confections - Perham , MN

Kenny's Candy & Confections Scientist - (Dietary Supplement Development) Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing! In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $6 million in profit ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Associate Scientist - Applications

CPS, Inc. - Milwaukee , WI

Associate Scientist - Applications Under the guidance of the manager, the associate scientist will learn company products and how to demonstrate their applications to various customer products. You ...

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What does a Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Scientist

Manage materials to support various needs and suppliers in setting up/renewing contracts as required, issuing new purchase orders routing for approval through management chain.

March 01, 2023

Collaborate with developers in an open, creative environment to ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables, while managing multiple priorities.

January 25, 2023

Develop, backtest, and refine calculation or algorithmic methods for aggregate/derivative metric creation or other processes related to new data product development or refinement of existing products.

February 25, 2023

Provide support and assistance to Section and Project Managers in research, technical writing and model/simulation functions, as requested, as well as provide recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

March 13, 2023

Participate in integrated drug discovery research activities by interacting with scientists of different disciplines.

May 03, 2023

Performs quality control, evaluates the data, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Scientist in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

130505

163612

141100

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

133930

167984

146960

What is the average salary for Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scientist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Scientist ranges from $130,505 to $163,612 with the average base salary of $141,100. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,930 to $167,984 with the average total cash compensation of $146,960.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$141,100	$130,505 - $163,612
Bonus	$5,860	$3,425 - $4,372
Total Pay	$146,960	$133,930 - $167,984

* 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.

Scientist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,743 - $163,911	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,132 - $164,398	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,403 - $163,484	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,320 - $164,634	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,403 - $163,484	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,525 - $166,145	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

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