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Scientist salaries in San Diego, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 26 open job postings for Scientist roles in San Diego, CA, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Newest Scientist postings in San Diego, CA

  1. Associate Scientist, In Vivo PharmacologyPfizer · San Diego, CA · $60.2K–$100K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Scientist, Translational MedicineNeurocrine Biosciences Inc. · San Diego, CA · $89.8K–$123K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Scientist II, Pharmaceutical DevelopmentNeurocrine Biosciences Inc. · San Diego, CA · $111K–$151K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Principal Scientist, Clinical PharmacologyNeurocrine Biosciences Inc. · San Diego, CA · $174K–$237K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Principal Scientist, Analytical Development (Biologics)Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. · San Diego, CA · $157K–$214K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$142K median · $111K–$169K typical · 284 postingsUnited States: middle half $111K–$169K, median $142K
  2. California$155K median · $125K–$180K typical · 96 postingsCalifornia: middle half $125K–$180K, median $155K
  3. Foster City, CA$168K median · $146K–$194K typical · 43 postingsFoster City, CA: middle half $146K–$194K, median $168K
  4. Massachusetts$152K median · $129K–$182K typical · 30 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $129K–$182K, median $152K
  5. New York$106K median · $90.2K–$145K typical · 25 postingsNew York: middle half $90.2K–$145K, median $106K
  6. New Jersey$138K median · $80K–$183K typical · 18 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $80K–$183K, median $138K
  7. Cambridge, MA$154K median · $142K–$182K typical · 16 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $142K–$182K, median $154K
  8. Tarrytown, NY$124K median · $106K–$145K typical · 14 postingsTarrytown, NY: middle half $106K–$145K, median $124K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist make in San Diego, CA?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in San Diego, CA is $123K a year, from 26 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in San Diego, CA?

The middle half of postings list $106K–$155K. The top 10% list $186K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $91.5K or less.

How does San Diego, CA pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

The median here is $123K, against $142K across all 298 postings for the role.

How many Scientist jobs in San Diego, CA list pay?

26 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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