Atmospheric and Space Scientist Salary and Wage Information
Percentile
10% (Low)
50% (Median)
90% (High)
Hourly Wage
$18.79
$37.09
$57.55
Annual Wage
$39,100
$77,200
$119,700
"10% (Low)" indicates that 10% of workers earned less and 90% earned more.
"50% (Median)" indicates that 50% of workers earned less and 50% earned more.
"90% (High)" indicates that 90% of workers earned less and 10% earned more.
"N/A" indicates that data is not available
* The annual salary and wage data presented above represents U.S. based workers with full-time employment and year-round schedules.
Career Description
Atmospheric and Space Scientists Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Include weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of a meteorologist.
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