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R&D Scientist salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for R&D Scientist roles in California, updated Nov 15, 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 R&D Scientist postings in California

  1. R&D Scientist - Clinical AnalyzersVarite · Fremont, CA · $22.50–$39.90/hr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
  2. R&D Scientist - Clinical AnalyzersVarite · Fremont, CA · $22.50–$39.90/hr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
  3. R&D Scientist - Materials ScienceAgilent Technologies · Santa Clara, CA · $137K–$239K/yr · Posted Oct 27, 2026
  4. R&D Scientist (CCA)The Wonderful Company · California · $92K–$105K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026Apply
  5. Principal R&D ScientistOnto Innovation · Milpitas, CA · $160K–$240K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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R&D Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$98.5K median, $67.5K–$113K typical, 33 postingsUnited States: middle half $67.5K–$113K, median $98.5K
  2. New Jersey$113K median, $105K–$113K typical, 6 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $105K–$113K, median $113K
  3. Ohio$24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr) median, $24.00–$24.00/hr typical, 5 postingsOhio: middle half $24.00–$24.00/hr, median $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr)
  4. Columbus, OH$24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr) median, $24.00–$24.00/hr typical, 4 postingsColumbus, OH: middle half $24.00–$24.00/hr, median $24.00/hr ($49.9K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a R&D Scientist make in California?

The median posted base pay for R&D Scientist jobs in California is $98.5K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical R&D Scientist pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $98.5K–$188K. The top 10% list $200K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $64.9K or less.

How does California pay compare with all R&D Scientist jobs?

The median here is $98.5K, against $98.5K across all 34 postings for the role.

How many R&D Scientist jobs in California list pay?

9 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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