Physical Scientists, All Other salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Middle 50%
- $115,780–$211,150
- vs U.S. median
- +31%
- Metro rank
- #3 of 20
Physical Scientists, All Other in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $160,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 340 jobs (May 2025). That is 31% above the U.S. median of $122,570 and 23% above the CA statewide median of $130,610. It ranks #3 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE340 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Physical Scientists, All Other pay in other CA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $136,160 |
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What is the average Physical Scientists, All Other salary in San Jose?
The BLS median is $160,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 340 jobs pay between $115,780 and $211,150. The 10th percentile is $91,150 and the 90th is $323,840.
Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Physical Scientists, All Other?
That is 31% above the U.S. median of $122,570 and 23% above the CA statewide median of $130,610. It ranks #3 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make an hour in San Jose?
About $77.20 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $160,580 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $55.66–$101.51 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.