Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for atmospheric and space scientists is $47.63 an hour ($99,070 a year). About 10,000 people work in this job there.
Pay range for atmospheric and space scientists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.51 | $53,060 |
| 25% of workers | $35.26 | $73,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.63 | $99,070 |
| 75% of workers | $62.48 | $129,960 |
| 90% of workers | $77.83 | $161,890 |
Best-paying states for atmospheric and space scientists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $128,800 | 750 |
| California | $124,920 | 510 |
| Hawaii | $121,010 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $120,180 | 60 |
| Idaho | $119,430 | 50 |
| New York | $117,540 | 370 |
| Florida | $115,960 | 270 |
| Arizona | $115,020 | 80 |
| Missouri | $114,230 | 160 |
| Illinois | $112,280 | 110 |
Pay by state
- California · $124,920
- Colorado · $104,670
- Maryland · $128,800
- Texas · $84,990
Education, experience and outlook for atmospheric and space scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,220 |
| Chemists | $91,240 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $101,920 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $122,570 |
| Physicists | $172,250 |
| Materials Scientists | $117,790 |
| Hydrologists | $96,600 |
| Astronomers | $128,820 |
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