Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for atmospheric and space scientists is $40.86 an hour ($84,990 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($99,070). Texas ranks 35th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for atmospheric and space scientists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.29 | $46,370 |
| 25% of workers | $32.18 | $66,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.86 | $84,990 |
| 75% of workers | $45.90 | $95,480 |
| 90% of workers | $63.34 | $131,750 |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $92,790 | 140 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $88,570 | 240 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $87,110 | 50 |
| Lubbock | $81,350 | 30 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $77,860 | 70 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $92,000 |
| Chemists | $99,640 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $145,220 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $100,920 |
| Physicists | $184,040 |
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