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Research Scientist salary in San Diego, CA

Average salary
$72,500/yr
Based on 188 income tax records
$27,500
$187,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$66K
 
$80K
 
$92K
$27,500
$187,500
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Research Scientist is $72,500 per year. This is based on data from 188 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Scientist salary can vary between $27,500 to $187,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Research Scientist salary by company

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Average salary per year*
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The Scripps Research Institute, San Diego County, CA
12 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$56K – $127K
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University Of California, San Diego County, CA
42 income tax records
$57,500/yr
$19K – $90K

Research Scientist demographics in San Diego, CA

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52% are single
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48% are married
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32% have kids
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44% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in San Diego, CA

188 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in San Diego, CA is $72,500 per year. Research scientist salaries in San Diego, CA can vary between $27,500 to $187,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 188 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists near San Diego, CA: Carlsbad, CA ($93,000 a year), Santa Monica, CA ($90,000 a year), and Irvine, CA ($83,500 a year).
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