Median salary
$156,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$146k – $160k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
71.4%
5 of 7 roles
Live roles
7
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Staff Membrane Formulation Scientist
Senior Formulation Scientist, Sterile & Peptide Product Development
Senior Scientist, Formulation Development
Scientist I/Scientist II, tLNP Formulation and Delivery
Senior Associate Scientist (Contract), Formulation Development
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| DE Dexcom | $189,100 | 1 |
|
Hims & Hers
|
$160,000 | 1 |
|
Avalyn Pharma
|
$156,000 | 1 |
|
Profluent
|
$146,000 | 1 |
|
Vaxcyte
|
$116,480 | 1 |
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How much do Formulation Scientist roles in California pay?
The median salary for Formulation Scientist roles in California is $156,000 per year. Most pay falls between $146,000 (25th percentile) and $160,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $128,288 to $177,460.
These figures are computed live from 7 active Formulation Scientist roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 5 (71.4%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Formulation Scientist roles in California include Dexcom, Hims & Hers, Avalyn Pharma and Profluent.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Formulation Scientist salary in California?
- The median is $156,000 per year, with most pay between $146,000 and $160,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 5 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Formulation Scientist salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $128,288 to $177,460 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $156,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.