Life Scientists, All Other Jobs Pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$82.28
157.1%Above national average
Range: $78.36 – $86.20
Average Annual Pay
$171,138
157.1%Above national average
Range: $162,989 – $179,288
How much do Life Scientists, All Other make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$69.94/hr
Range: $66.61 – $73.27
Annual Rate
$145,467
Range: $138,541 – $152,395
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$82.28/hr
Range: $78.36 – $86.20
Annual Rate
$171,138
Range: $162,989 – $179,288
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$94.62/hr
Range: $90.11 – $99.13
Annual Rate
$196,809
Range: $187,437 – $206,181
Life Scientists, All Other job description
Life Scientists, All Other professionals conduct research and analysis to advance scientific knowledge. They design experiments, collect data, and publish findings that contribute to their fields.
Responsibilities
- •Design and conduct experiments
- •Collect and analyze data
- •Write research papers and reports
- •Collaborate with research teams
- •Present findings at conferences
- •Maintain laboratory safety
Skills
- •Research methodology
- •Data analysis
- •Scientific writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Laboratory techniques
- •Collaboration
Qualifications
- •Advanced degree in science field
- •Research experience
- •Published research preferred
- •Laboratory skills
