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Biologist salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 17 open job postings for Biologist roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Biologist postings in California

  1. Senior Biologist - Protein EngineeringEli Lilly and Company · San Diego, CA · $88K–$162K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Senior Biologist - Protein EngineeringLilly · San Diego, CA · $88.5K–$162K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Senior BiologistECORP Consulting · Irvine, CA · $91K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  4. Principal BiologistHELIX Environmental Planning · Sacramento, CA · $130K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Principal BiologistHELIX Environmental Planning · Sacramento, CA · $130K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Biologist pay in other places

  1. United States$97.5K median, $75K–$124K typical, 57 postingsUnited States: middle half $75K–$124K, median $97.5K
  2. Maryland$75K median, $75K–$99K typical, 6 postingsMaryland: middle half $75K–$99K, median $75K
  3. Bethesda, MD$75K median, $75K–$75K typical, 5 postingsBethesda, MD: middle half $75K–$75K, median $75K
  4. Ohio$66.1K median, $66.1K–$80.7K typical, 4 postingsOhio: middle half $66.1K–$80.7K, median $66.1K
  5. Columbus, OH$66.1K median, $66.1K–$80.7K typical, 4 postingsColumbus, OH: middle half $66.1K–$80.7K, median $66.1K
  6. Canada3 postings, too few to show pay
  7. San Luis Obispo, CA$124K median, $61.4K–$124K typical, 3 postingsSan Luis Obispo, CA: middle half $61.4K–$124K, median $124K
  8. Remote$40.63/hr ($84.5K/yr) median, $36.95–$48.50/hr typical, 4 postingsRemote: middle half $36.95–$48.50/hr, median $40.63/hr ($84.5K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Biologist make in California?

The median posted base pay for Biologist jobs in California is $125K a year, from 17 job postings with pay at 13 companies.

What is the typical Biologist pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $111K–$135K. The top 10% list $150K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $76.9K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Biologist jobs?

The median here is $125K, against $93.1K across all 65 postings for the role.

How many Biologist jobs in California list pay?

17 open postings at 13 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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