Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in California
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in California earn an average of $103,820 a year. That is $3,870 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $107,690. The best-paying metro area is Bakersfield-Delano, CA at $113,880.
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Average pay for social scientists and related workers, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $107,690 | $51.78 |
| California | $103,820 | $49.92 |
| Arizona | $100,980 | $48.55 |
| Oregon | $100,460 | $48.30 |
| Nevada | $97,670 | $46.96 |
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Questions and answers
How much do social scientists and related workers, all other make in California?
The average is $103,820 a year, and the median is $97,900. That is $3,870 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $107,690.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$49.92 an hour on average; the median is $47.07.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Bakersfield-Delano, CA ($113,880), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($113,040). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Fresno, CA ($89,400).
How does California rank?
California ranks #12 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.