Senior Toxicologist
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $12,725 to $16,359 | $152,700 to $196,308 |
Representation
California Association of Professional Scientists (UAW Local 1115) represents Bargaining Unit S10.
Where these jobs are
24 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment | 11 |
| Pesticide Regulation, Deptartment of | 7 |
| Department of Toxic Substances Control | 6 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists across all California employers was $136,990 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $152,700 to $196,308 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)