Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Torrance, CA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Torrance, CA)

$77,500

vs National

+41.5%

National: $54,756

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$55,957

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$77,500

+41.5% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$54,756

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Torrance, CA earns $77,500 in nominal terms, which is 41.5% above the national average of $54,756. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,957 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Torrance, CA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Torrance Memorial Medical Center	$204,287	3
Emmaus Medical, Inc.	$160,160	5
LOS ANGELES BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTUTE	$142,500	4
LOS ANGELES BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER	$125,000	1
LOS ANGELES BIOMEDICAL INSTITUTE AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER	$100,000	2
LOS ANGELES BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INST AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER	$60,000	5
LOS ANGELES BIOMEDICAL INST. AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER	$57,500	4
LOS ANGELES BIOMEDICAL INST. AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICA	$55,000	1
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation	$54,517	1
University of California, Los Angeles	$54,192	419
LOS ANGELES BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE	$53,424	5
LOS ANGELES BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT H-UCLA	N/A	4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make in Torrance, CA?

The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Torrance, CA is $77,500 based on 26 DOL filings.

Is Torrance, CA a good place to work as a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?

A Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Torrance, CA earns 41.5% more than the national median of $54,756, or $55,957 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.