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Fast Facts for Environmental Scientists in California
Salaries for Environmental Scientists in California
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena | Doctorate | 2,133 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | Masters | 19,777 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | West Covina | Associate | 672 |
| Humboldt State University | Arcata | Masters | 7,773 |
| Stanford University | Stanford | Doctorate & First Professional | 19,782 |
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley | Doctorate & First Professional | 34,940 |
| University of California-Irvine | Irvine | Doctorate & First Professional | 26,483 |
| University of California-Merced | Merced | Doctorate | 1,871 |
| University of California-Riverside | Riverside | Doctorate | 17,187 |
| University of California-San Diego | La Jolla | Doctorate & First Professional | 27,020 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | Doctorate & First Professional | 33,408 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for California. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Environmental Scientists relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
CALIFORNIA | |||
| Santa Rosa | 380 | $80,880 | 3.6 |
| Sacramento | 1,840 | $71,020 | 3.5 |
| Santa Cruz | 110 | $60,220 | 2.3 |
| San Francisco | 1,290 | $84,940 | 2.2 |
| Oxnard | 360 | $62,720 | 2.1 |
| Oakland | 1,270 | $70,020 | 2.1 |
| Redding | 70 | $69,040 | 2 |
| San Diego | 1,460 | $66,150 | 1.8 |
| Santa Ana | 1,320 | $71,170 | 1.5 |
| Fresno | 230 | $59,420 | 1.2 |
| Riverside | 840 | $61,500 | 1.1 |
| San Luis Obispo | 60 | $62,710 | 1.1 |
| Chico | 40 | $60,340 | 1.1 |
| Santa Barbara | 100 | $76,570 | 1 |
| Salinas | 70 | $72,290 | 0.8 |
| Stockton | 90 | $63,860 | 0.7 |
| Bakersfield | 110 | $69,140 | 0.7 |
| San Jose | 390 | $90,850 | 0.7 |
| Modesto | 40 | $60,170 | 0.4 |
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