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Marine Biologist Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Marine Biologists working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$92,000
Annual in CA
$44.2/hr
Hourly Rate
$7,667
Monthly
$1,769
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$92,000
California
$67,000
National Median
+$25,000 (+37%) vs. national
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