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 States2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median83,780 USD
Average93,610 USD
Middle 50%66,210 USD - 115,400 USD
Decile range50,490 USD - 141,520 USD
Bottom decile50,490 USD
Top decile141,520 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median75,990 USD
Average82,690 USD
Middle 50%63,120 USD - 96,340 USD
Decile range49,470 USD - 126,380 USD
Bottom decile49,470 USD
Top decile126,380 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median78,870 USD
Average85,040 USD
Middle 50%66,760 USD - 99,520 USD
Decile range50,210 USD - 125,150 USD
Bottom decile50,210 USD
Top decile125,150 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median81,990 USD
Average88,550 USD
Middle 50%62,300 USD - 108,390 USD
Decile range51,460 USD - 133,850 USD
Bottom decile51,460 USD
Top decile133,850 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median71,850 USD
Average74,120 USD
Middle 50%68,660 USD - 71,850 USD
Decile range65,200 USD - 81,990 USD
Bottom decile65,200 USD
Top decile81,990 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median103,410 USD
Average104,510 USD
Middle 50%71,900 USD - 128,560 USD
Decile range51,630 USD - 161,970 USD
Bottom decile51,630 USD
Top decile161,970 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median99,320 USD
Average107,220 USD
Middle 50%78,970 USD - 124,910 USD
Decile range64,210 USD - 163,930 USD
Bottom decile64,210 USD
Top decile163,930 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median84,220 USD
Average94,470 USD
Middle 50%74,040 USD - 124,750 USD
Decile range51,200 USD - 131,030 USD
Bottom decile51,200 USD
Top decile131,030 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2022
19-2021SOC 2018 19-2021
GroupAll
Median155,670 USD
Average144,960 USD
Middle 50%97,870 USD - 171,330 USD
Decile range75,910 USD - 201,360 USD
Bottom decile75,910 USD
Top decile201,360 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018

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