Best Paying Industries for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
$97,450
National Median Salary
20
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $120,640 | +23.8% | 2,720 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $119,040 | +22.2% | 2,970 |
| 3 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $106,300 | +9.1% | 920 |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $106,300 | +9.1% | — |
| 5 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $105,740 | +8.5% | 160 |
| 6 | Telecommunications | $102,920 | +5.6% | 40 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $94,920 | -2.6% | 140 |
| 8 | Educational Services | $91,410 | -6.2% | 1,220 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $91,410 | -6.2% | 1,220 |
| 10 | Testing Laboratories and Services | $90,380 | -7.3% | 40 |
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