The average salary for an atmospheric scientist in the United States is around $89,587 per year.
Avg Salary
Atmospheric scientists earn an average yearly salary of $89,587.
Wages typically start from $47,234 and go up to $169,916.
54% above national average Updated in 2023
Atmospheric scientist earnings by seniority
Top-level atmospheric scientist earnings begin at:
$81.69 per hour
$169,916 per year
Senior-level atmospheric scientist earnings begin at:
$60.32 per hour
$125,474 per year
Mid-level atmospheric scientist earnings begin at:
$43.07 per hour
$89,587 per year
Junior-level atmospheric scientist earnings begin at:
$30.75 per hour
$63,965 per year
Starting level atmospheric scientist earnings begin at:
$22.71 per hour
$47,234 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Atmospheric scientist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Nevada | $99,740 |
| Florida | $99,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,680 |
| Utah | $98,680 |
| Indiana | $98,030 |
| Ohio | $96,420 |
| Nebraska | $95,560 |
| Arizona | $94,050 |
| Washington | $94,050 |
| Iowa | $92,980 |
| Maine | $92,980 |
| New York | $86,650 |
| Delaware | $85,940 |
| South Carolina | $85,220 |
| Wisconsin | $85,220 |
| North Dakota | $82,640 |
| South Dakota | $82,640 |
| Louisiana | $82,400 |
| Montana | $81,940 |
| Michigan | $81,340 |
| Alaska | $80,540 |
| New Mexico | $80,390 |
| Tennessee | $80,060 |
| Alabama | $79,000 |
| Kentucky | $79,000 |
| Texas | $78,970 |
| Arkansas | $77,480 |
| New Hampshire | $76,370 |
| West Virginia | $74,250 |
| Illinois | $70,760 |
| Kansas | $65,290 |
| Minnesota | $59,490 |
| Georgia | $59,310 |
| Connecticut | $56,730 |
| Mississippi | $50,460 |
| District of Columbia | $143,610 |
| Massachusetts | $121,220 |
| California | $115,020 |
| Virginia | $113,630 |
| Oklahoma | $110,550 |
| Hawaii | $104,950 |
| New Jersey | $102,410 |
| Missouri | $102,380 |
| Oregon | $102,140 |
| Maryland | $101,750 |
| Colorado | $101,180 |
| Wyoming | $101,180 |
| Idaho | $100,730 |
| North Carolina | $100,620 |
How do atmospheric scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Atmospheric scientists earn 20% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than statisticians but more than chemists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Statistician salary | $101K |
| Atmospheric scientist salary | $90K |
| Materials scientist salary | $91K |
| Climate change analyst salary | $73K |
| Cartographer salary | $63K |
| Chemist salary | $47K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)