Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Occupation

$97,450
National Median Salary
$46.85
Median Hourly Wage
8,780
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$49,990
$69,440
$97,450
$128,940
$160,710

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+10.8%
10 Year Change
$87,980
2014 Median
$97,450
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $120,640 2,720
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $119,040 2,970
Scientific Research and Development Services $106,300 920
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $106,300 —
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $105,740 160

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Top Paying States for Atmospheric and Space Scientists

State Annual Median Employment
Hawaii $122,180 60
California $117,770 580
Idaho $117,190 50
Missouri $116,480 140
Oregon $115,890 100

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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Telecommunications Management of Companies and Enterprises Educational Services Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Testing Laboratories and Services State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Administrative and Support Services