How much does a social scientist and related worker make in California?
$97,900a year
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in California. That is $47.07 an hour or $8,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.07
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,370Median: $97,900Highest 10%: $147,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,370 | $31.91 | |
| 25th | $79,410 | $38.18 | |
| Median | $97,900 | $47.07 | |
| 75th | $120,800 | $58.10 | |
| 90th | $147,400 | $70.87 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bakersfield, CA | $113,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $103,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $94,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,640 |
| San Jose, CA | $92,060 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $87,260 |
| Fresno, CA | $86,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social scientist and related workers.
| 12. Arizona | $99,320 |
| 13. Illinois | $99,050 |
| 14. Ohio | $98,630 |
| 15. California | $97,900 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $97,640 |
| 17. Oregon | $95,900 |
| 18. Nevada | $95,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.07 ($97,900 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in California than the national average?
No: $97,900 against $101,100 nationally, 3% less.
Where does California rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
California ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays social scientist and related workers the most?
Bakersfield-Delano, CA, with a median of $113,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.