Careers · Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · California
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in California
Life, physical, and social science technicians support scientists and researchers across disciplines not covered by more specialized roles. They work in laboratories, field sites, universities, government agencies, and private companies, performing experiments, collecting data, maintaining equipment, and analyzing results under the direction of senior scientists. In California the median pay is $78,350 a year, 26% above the national median of $62,280.
$78,350median pay in California, per year
$62,620–$97,540middle half earn
10,090employed in California
$62,280U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other.
Licenses and training in California
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other pay in other states
Oklahoma · $86,260District of Columbia · $79,230Washington · $73,530Alaska · $70,700Rhode Island · $69,630North Dakota · $69,350Georgia · $69,320Maryland · $68,390Kentucky · $68,230Virginia · $67,240
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against life, physical, and social science technicians, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against life, physical, and social science technicians, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-4099.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.