Average Research Scientist, Biotechnology with Biotechnology Skills Salary in San Diego, California

Skills in Molecular Biology, Product Development and Research Analysis are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Protein Purification and Data Analysis.

An entry-level Research Scientist, Biotechnology with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $72,456 based on 10 salaries. An early career Research Scientist, Biotechnology with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $83,212 based on 51 salaries. A mid-career Research Scientist, Biotechnology with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $86,776 based on 24 salaries. An experienced Research Scientist, Biotechnology with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $96,426 based on 23 salaries.

Employees with Research Scientist, Biotechnology in their job title in South San Francisco, California earn an average of 30.2% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in San Francisco, California (21.2% more) and Cambridge, Massachusetts (20.6% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (18.1% less) and Rockville, Maryland (2.2% less).