Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, San Diego
$130,980
BLS OEWS median annual wage in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA. Middle half of wages roughly $101,180 to $153,650.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +26.7%
- US median
- $103,410
- Metro RPP
- 111.9
- Middle half
- $101,180 to $153,650
- OEWS employment
- 4,960
- SOC
- 19-1042
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Diego pay a median $130,980 (May 2025), 26.7% above the US median of $103,410. At local prices (RPP 111.9), that median buys about what $117,051 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$130,980 in San Diego buys about what $117,051 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 111.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 179.3 vs all-items 111.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $130,980 | $101,180 to $153,650 | 111.9 |
| New York | $103,360 | $81,420 to $141,170 | 112.6 |
| San Francisco | $160,180 | $129,090 to $173,960 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Diego?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $130,980.
- How does San Diego pay compare to the US median for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
- Local median pay is 26.7% above the national OEWS median of $103,410.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for San Diego is 111.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $130,980 has about the same purchasing power as $117,051 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.