Atmospheric and Space Scientists Wages
SOC 19-2020 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists is $92,860 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $48,960 and the 90th percentile is $157,250, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
9,310
P10
$48,960
P25
$68,080
Median
$92,860
P75
$124,760
P90
$157,250
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Atmospheric and Space Scientists have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $92,860 | $101,530 | $48,960 | $157,250 | 9,310 | — |
| 2022 | $83,780 | $93,610 | $50,490 | $141,520 | 9,900 | -9.78% |
| 2021 | $94,570 | $96,880 | $48,600 | $150,760 | 8,520 | +12.88% |
| 2020 | $99,740 | $100,550 | $52,350 | $153,150 | 10,210 | +5.47% |