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Ecologist salary in California, 2026

How much does an Ecologist make in California?

Average base salary

$98,311
29%
above national average
Average $98,311
Low $74,225
High $130,213

The average salary for a ecologist is $98,311 per year in California. 34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 11, 2026).

Ecologist job openings in California

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Field or Staff-Level Restorati...
Ht Harvey & Associates
Los Gatos, CA
$32.50 - $37.50 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Ecologist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MERCOR
 
$187,200per year
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ICF International, Inc.
 
$119,903per year
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East Bay Regional Park Distric...
 
$117,663per year
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County of Santa Clara
 
$109,365per year
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Sacramento Municipal Utility D...
 
$107,848per year
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IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT
 
$102,462per year
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Highest paying cities for Ecologists near California

  1. Los Altos, CA
    $137,682 per year
  2. Santa Clara, CA
    $127,100 per year
  3. Sacramento, CA
    $107,192 per year
  4. Los Gatos, CA
    $97,885 per year
  5. San Francisco Bay Area, CA
    $97,687 per year

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