Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $134,060 +37.6% vs national
Median hourly $64.45
10th percentile $67,420
90th percentile $183,550
Employed locally 70
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,420
    25th
    $88,240
    50th (median)
    $134,060
    75th
    $166,640
    90th
    $183,550

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 156% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 56% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric and Space Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $141,370
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,940
    Hawaii $122,180
    Urban Honolulu, HI $122,180
    Boulder, CO $121,870

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,220

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Atmospheric and Space Scientists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Albany, NY is $64.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.25 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Atmospheric and Space Scientists salaries?

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Albany, NY is 37.6% above the national median of $97,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Albany?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $67,420 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,240.