Research Scientist Salaries in California

$169,348

The average salary for Research Scientist jobs near California is $169,348.*

• 2026-2027 Jr. Specialist - Environmental Science & Policy

  University of California, Davis

  Lower Lake, CA

  Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer…

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  $27.30 - $29.08 an hour

  2 days ago

• R&D LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

  theHRchick

  Healdsburg, CA

  Safely maintains and stores all relevant tools, instruments, measuring devices, and equipment to ensure proper function. Detail-oriented and extremely accurate.

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  $25 - $27 an hour

  1 day ago

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Highest paying cities for Research Scientist

• San Francisco, CA
  754 jobs
• South San Francisco, CA
  116 jobs
• Davis, CA
  57 jobs
• Foster City, CA
  47 jobs
• Sacramento, CA
  45 jobs
• San Francisco Bay Area, CA
  37 jobs

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