Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $114,230 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $54.92
10th percentile $57,580
90th percentile $139,940
Employed locally 30
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,580
    25th
    $75,810
    50th (median)
    $114,230
    75th
    $135,840
    90th
    $139,940

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 168% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric and Space Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $141,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $134,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,940
    Urban Honolulu, HI $122,180
    Hawaii $122,180

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $109,300

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,190
    Physicists $175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,190
    School Psychologists $99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Albuquerque, NM is $54.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 17.2% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $57,580 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,810.