Scientist salary in Santa Maria Metro Area, CA

Average salary
$77,000/yr
Based on 46 income tax records
$39,500
$149,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$72K
 
$77K
$39,500
$149,500
How much do Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Scientist is $77,000 per year. This is based on data from 46 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Scientist salary can vary between $39,500 to $149,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Scientist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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University Of California, Santa Barbara County, CA
13 income tax records
$65,500/yr
$43K – $132K

Scientist demographics in Santa Maria Metro Area, CA

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44% are single
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56% are married
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41% have kids
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54% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Scientists in Santa Maria Metro Area, CA

46 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a scientist in Santa Maria Metro Area, CA is $77,000 per year. Scientist salaries in Santa Maria Metro Area, CA can vary between $39,500 to $149,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 46 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as scientist.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for scientists near Santa Maria Metro Area, CA: Altadena, CA ($152,500 a year), Newbury Park, CA ($146,000 a year), and Thousand Oaks, CA ($140,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.