Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for atmospheric and space scientists is $50.32 an hour ($104,670 a year). About 1,150 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($99,070). Colorado ranks 18th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for atmospheric and space scientists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.59 | $76,110 |
| 25% of workers | $41.08 | $85,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.32 | $104,670 |
| 75% of workers | $67.49 | $140,380 |
| 90% of workers | $79.57 | $165,500 |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $121,870 | 620 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $110,960 | 250 |
| Colorado Springs | $106,020 | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $85,440 | 0 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for atmospheric and space scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $85,990 |
| Chemists | $101,980 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $114,410 |
| Physicists | $104,580 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $134,440 |
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