Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in California
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in California earn a median of $130,610 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,320
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,360; the top 10% earn over $211,150. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$124,920 median in California
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$106,500 median in California
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$134,440 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$159,100 median in California
- Hydrologists$122,110 median in California
- Physicists$207,490 median in California
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in California
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in California?
The median is $130,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,360 and the top 10% earn over $211,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 39 (+7% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.