Atmospheric scientist earnings by seniority

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 27% more than similar careers in Oregon. On average, they make more than chemists.

Career Median Salary
Atmospheric scientist salary $102K
Statistician salary $79K
Climate change analyst salary $81K
Cartographer salary $76K
Chemist salary $69K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)