Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Atmospheric and Space Scientists positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$97,450
National average
Salary Range
$49,990 – $160,710
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $141,370 | $96,010 | $225,000 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $132,850 | $61,880 | $161,120 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $128,940 | $79,660 | $181,210 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $122,180 | $78,800 | $165,610 |
| Hawaii | $122,180 | $78,800 | $165,610 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $121,600 | $78,040 | $180,380 |
| Boise City, ID | $120,640 | $57,870 | $158,850 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $119,270 | $51,990 | N/A |
| California | $117,770 | $74,630 | $178,280 |
| Idaho | $117,190 | $59,950 | $154,770 |
| Missouri | $116,480 | $63,040 | $147,000 |
| Oregon | $115,890 | $77,690 | $177,830 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $115,750 | $84,180 | $145,970 |
| New Mexico | $114,230 | $59,950 | $158,850 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $114,230 | $57,580 | $139,940 |
| Reno, NV | $113,320 | $60,110 | $201,740 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $113,030 | $57,610 | $173,620 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $112,780 | $71,820 | $170,090 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $112,030 | $47,160 | $146,430 |
| Virginia | $111,920 | $51,500 | $191,880 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $111,200 | $60,530 | $135,720 |
| Nebraska | $110,140 | $50,070 | $135,700 |
| Tennessee | $109,800 | $50,650 | $173,620 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $108,950 | $68,910 | $190,690 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $107,410 | $77,690 | $158,350 |
| Montana | $107,240 | $59,950 | $134,430 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $107,240 | $52,110 | $134,430 |
| Colorado | $106,310 | $65,050 | $175,460 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,740 | $81,240 | $133,210 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $105,480 | $46,680 | $187,250 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $105,290 | $73,220 | N/A |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $104,950 | $65,050 | $132,780 |
| Maryland | $104,560 | $79,660 | $166,500 |
| Louisiana | $104,330 | $52,060 | $138,490 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $104,180 | $39,010 | $169,190 |
| New Jersey | $104,020 | $61,450 | $186,620 |
| North Carolina | $103,920 | $64,020 | $158,850 |
| Nevada | $103,540 | $61,520 | $171,910 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $103,540 | $73,050 | $167,350 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $103,400 | $55,930 | $159,230 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $102,920 | $71,250 | $160,460 |
| Wisconsin | $102,130 | $62,690 | $165,440 |
| Madison, WI | $102,130 | $81,230 | $180,060 |
| Indiana | $101,650 | $63,650 | N/A |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $101,600 | $80,560 | $133,580 |
| Alaska | $101,500 | $59,250 | $149,970 |
| Maine | $101,500 | $54,380 | $151,860 |
| Anchorage, AK | $101,500 | $59,250 | $149,970 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $100,940 | $53,350 | $146,310 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $100,760 | $49,920 | $146,040 |
| District of Columbia | $98,390 | $96,750 | $207,150 |
| Birmingham, AL | $96,530 | $38,040 | $156,230 |
| Michigan | $95,890 | $46,540 | $154,770 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $95,640 | $35,710 | $125,820 |
| Florida | $95,640 | $54,840 | $152,850 |
| South Carolina | $95,640 | $50,310 | $140,130 |
| North Dakota | $92,750 | $38,890 | $134,410 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $91,720 | $50,590 | $212,680 |
| Cleveland, OH | $90,810 | $75,770 | $153,690 |
| Georgia | $90,670 | $39,980 | $159,570 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $90,670 | $46,820 | $159,570 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $89,860 | $46,240 | $158,850 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $89,580 | $54,150 | $173,630 |
| Washington | $88,800 | $66,270 | $173,050 |
| Texas | $88,570 | $44,620 | $151,440 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $85,700 | $71,230 | $138,940 |
| Pennsylvania | $85,700 | $59,950 | $137,910 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $85,220 | $59,040 | N/A |
| Alabama | $84,720 | $44,150 | $143,500 |
| Huntsville, AL | $84,720 | $44,150 | $143,500 |
| Rapid City, SD | $83,710 | $57,870 | $134,430 |
| South Dakota | $83,710 | $57,100 | $134,430 |
| Arkansas | $81,900 | $71,050 | $158,850 |
| Oklahoma | $79,200 | $43,220 | $158,850 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $78,490 | $60,410 | $121,010 |
| Arizona | $77,000 | $61,030 | $136,840 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $76,410 | $58,990 | $133,200 |
| Ohio | $76,290 | $70,290 | $140,030 |
| Kansas | $75,510 | $39,210 | $134,430 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $75,230 | $75,210 | $135,300 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $74,960 | $50,490 | $141,430 |
| Wyoming | $74,120 | $61,460 | $125,210 |
| Mississippi | $74,060 | $49,000 | $110,300 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $72,750 | $72,550 | $134,430 |
| Jackson, MS | $72,550 | $39,970 | $134,430 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $72,550 | $38,450 | $128,130 |
| Iowa | $72,530 | $64,260 | $131,930 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $72,530 | $72,530 | $131,930 |
| West Virginia | $70,000 | $37,210 | $110,300 |
| New York | $69,870 | $59,040 | $211,060 |
| Kentucky | $67,360 | $37,210 | $134,430 |
| New Hampshire | $64,090 | $48,590 | $108,060 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,050 | $37,740 | $140,020 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $63,690 | $59,950 | $134,420 |
| Puerto Rico | $63,130 | $59,220 | $130,980 |
| Tulsa, OK | $63,120 | $46,650 | $158,850 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $59,640 | $50,780 | $120,640 |
| Utah | $59,640 | $48,500 | $117,190 |
| Wichita, KS | $49,520 | $39,210 | $127,520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make?▾
The median annual salary for a Atmospheric and Space Scientists is $97,450, with a typical range of $49,990 – $160,710 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?▾
Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists positions typically start around $49,990 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Atmospheric and Space Scientistss earn the most?▾
Atmospheric and Space Scientistss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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