Scientist salary in Pasadena, CA
Average salary
$70,500/yr
Based on 33 income tax records
$39,500
$187,000
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
$39,500
$187,000
DATA PROVIDED BY
Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
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The average salary for a Scientist in Pasadena, CA is $70,500 per year.
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Scientist salary by city
Location
Average salary per year
Salary range
Santa Monica, CA
11 income tax records
$112,000/yr
$86K – $127K
Thousand Oaks, CA
19 income tax records
$111,500/yr
$87K – $131K
La Jolla, CA
32 income tax records
$106,500/yr
$68K – $134K
Del Mar, CA
18 income tax records
$102,500/yr
$79K – $150K
Poway, CA
20 income tax records
$101,000/yr
$87K – $131K
Encinitas, CA
19 income tax records
$99,000/yr
$57K – $127K
Escondido, CA
19 income tax records
$96,500/yr
$79K – $132K
San Marcos, CA
16 income tax records
$96,000/yr
$72K – $127K
San Diego, CA
485 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$69K – $123K
Vista, CA
15 income tax records
$87,000/yr
$70K – $92K
Carlsbad, CA
36 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$63K – $122K
Los Angeles, CA
80 income tax records
$81,000/yr
$54K – $124K
Oceanside, CA
17 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$65K – $105K
Irvine, CA
32 income tax records
$75,500/yr
$53K – $99K
Pasadena, CA
33 income tax records
$70,500/yr
$51K – $112K
Santa Barbara, CA
16 income tax records
$68,500/yr
$58K – $131K
Long Beach, CA
11 income tax records
$66,500/yr
$61K – $80K
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Scientist salary by company
Employer
Average salary per year
Salary range
California Institute Of Technology, Los Angeles County, CA
37 income tax records
$117,500/yr
$63K – $153K
Amgen, Los Angeles County, CA
14 income tax records
$112,000/yr
$79K – $135K
Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles County, CA
13 income tax records
$72,000/yr
$52K – $80K
University Of California, Los Angeles County, CA
27 income tax records
$57,000/yr
$49K – $67K
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Scientist demographics in Pasadena, CA
46% are single
54% are married
42% have kids
36% own a home
Scientist salaries by age
Effective Tax Rates for Scientists in Pasadena, CA
33 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a scientist in Pasadena, CA is $70,500 per year. Scientist salaries
in Pasadena, CA can vary between $39,500 to $187,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses,
tips, and more.
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who reported their occupation as scientist.
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The following companies offer the highest salaries for scientists near Pasadena, CA:
California Institute of Technology ($117,500 a year),
Amgen ($112,000 a year),
and Cedars-Sinai ($72,000 a year).
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for scientists near Pasadena, CA:
Santa Monica, CA ($112,000 a year),
Thousand Oaks, CA ($111,500 a year),
and La Jolla, CA ($106,500 a year).
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