Profession

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. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median99,740 USD
Average100,550 USD
Middle 50%72,570 USD - 123,930 USD
Decile range52,350 USD - 153,150 USD
Bottom decile52,350 USD
Top decile153,150 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median86,870 USD
Average87,580 USD
Middle 50%69,170 USD - 105,540 USD
Decile range54,700 USD - 118,620 USD
Bottom decile54,700 USD
Top decile118,620 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median87,700 USD
Average89,330 USD
Middle 50%64,950 USD - 108,850 USD
Decile range54,190 USD - 130,710 USD
Bottom decile54,190 USD
Top decile130,710 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median99,740 USD
Average96,580 USD
Middle 50%75,320 USD - 118,610 USD
Decile range58,330 USD - 132,330 USD
Bottom decile58,330 USD
Top decile132,330 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median91,590 USD
Average93,520 USD
Middle 50%60,620 USD - 118,600 USD
Decile range50,650 USD - 136,300 USD
Bottom decile50,650 USD
Top decile136,300 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median121,770 USD
Average123,710 USD
Middle 50%98,980 USD - 152,940 USD
Decile range75,790 USD - 181,450 USD
Bottom decile75,790 USD
Top decile181,450 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median104,780 USD
Average107,860 USD
Middle 50%80,110 USD - 133,920 USD
Decile range63,570 USD - 162,980 USD
Bottom decile63,570 USD
Top decile162,980 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median143,610 USD
Average132,340 USD
Middle 50%94,960 USD - 157,720 USD
Decile range67,160 USD - 196,440 USD
Bottom decile67,160 USD
Top decile196,440 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2020
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median97,870 USD
Average98,990 USD
Middle 50%85,620 USD - 116,350 USD
Decile range59,200 USD - 142,910 USD
Bottom decile59,200 USD
Top decile142,910 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018

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