Research Scientist Salaries in California
$169,360
The average salary for Research Scientist jobs near California is $169,360.*
Top Research Scientist jobs near California
View AllEntry Level Scientist
ChemEOR
Covina, CA
The incumbent should have solid knowledge in material synthesis, material characterization, experiment design and data analysis.
Research Analyst
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
Key responsibilities include supporting research design and methodology development, coordinating data collection efforts, implementing studies, analyzing data,…
$74,445 - $152,460 a year
6 days ago
Laboratory Technician
Carnegie Science
Pasadena, CA
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field. A current curriculum vitae or résumé.
$27 - $32 an hour
Research Associate I - Molecular Biology
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field with 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.
$27.69 - $32.12 an hour
Research Associate I - Microbiome Program
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
0-2 years of research/laboratory experience. Utilize laboratory equipment and established protocols to perform a variety of research experiments.
$27.69 - $32.12 an hour
Student Researcher, BS/MS, Fall 2026
Google
Los Angeles, CA
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research,…
$98,000 - $131,000 a year
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Highest paying cities for Research Scientist
- Los Angeles, CA366 jobs
- Irvine, CA62 jobs
- Pasadena, CA48 jobs
- Thousand Oaks, CA47 jobs
- Duarte, CA44 jobs
- Carlsbad, CA31 jobs
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