Senior Researcher Salary in San Diego, CA.
Updated on: Mar 18, 2026
How much does a Senior Researcher make in San Diego, CA?
The average Senior Researcher in San Diego, CA makes $121,198,
33% above the national average Senior Researcher salary of $90,826.
This pay is 7% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Houston, TX, and Long Beach, CA.
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