Scientist salary in San Diego County, CA

The average salary for a scientist in San Diego County, CA is $99,000 per year. Scientist salaries in San Diego County, CA can vary between $40,500 to $278,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,031 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for scientists in San Diego County, CA: Vertex Pharmaceuticals ($150,500 a year), Illumina ($133,000 a year), and John L. Scott ($129,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for scientists in San Diego County, CA: Solana Beach, CA ($205,000 a year), Altadena, CA ($152,500 a year), and Newbury Park, CA ($146,000 a year).