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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

The median medical scientists, except epidemiologists in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA earns $125,070 a year, 21% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,333 a month.

10th percentile
$94,850
25th percentile
$103,130
Median percentile
$125,070
75th percentile
$135,160
90th percentile
$161,930

Based on 70 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$87,996 take-home a year
Gross pay$125,070
Federal income tax−$18,751
Social Security + Medicare−$9,568
California income tax (approx.)−$8,755
Monthly take-home$7,333
Every two weeks$3,384

Does it go far here?

$115,170Median pay in San Luis Obispo, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 108.6 vs 100).
27%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,992 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA

JobMedian pay
Registered Nurses$138,820
Software Developers$135,020
Medical and Health Services Managers$126,700
Civil Engineers$110,210
Project Management Specialists$108,730
Correctional Officers and Jailers$107,220
Sales Managers$102,250
General and Operations Managers$101,840

All medical scientists, except epidemiologists salaries · Take-home pay in California