Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in United States
The median atmospheric and space scientists salary is $99,070 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 4.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary FAQs
What is the average Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in United States?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in United States is $99,070 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of atmospheric and space scientistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $53,060 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $161,890 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $99,070.
Do Atmospheric and Space Scientists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Maryland is among the highest at $128,800, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.