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Research Scientist salary in San Diego County, CA

Average salary
$74,500/yr
Based on 257 income tax records
$27,500
$194,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$51K
 
$67K
 
$81K
 
$100K
 
$105K
$27,500
$194,500
How much do Research Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Research Scientist is $74,500 per year. This is based on data from 257 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 $194,500 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*
Salary range**
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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 County, CA

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52% are single
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48% are married
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33% have kids
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45% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Scientists in San Diego County, CA

257 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research scientist in San Diego County, CA is $74,500 per year. Research scientist salaries in San Diego County, CA can vary between $27,500 to $194,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 257 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research scientist.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for research scientists in San Diego County, 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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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.