Associate Scientist salary in California

The average salary for a associate scientist in California is $78,500 per year. Associate scientist salaries in California can vary between $28,000 to $148,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 293 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as associate scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for associate scientists in California: Gilead Sciences ($145,000 a year), Amgen ($101,500 a year), and Illumina ($93,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for associate scientists in California: San Mateo, CA ($95,500 a year), San Francisco, CA ($88,500 a year), and San Diego, CA ($76,000 a year).