Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $101,500 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.80
10th percentile $59,250
90th percentile $149,970
Employed locally 120
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,250
    25th
    $80,330
    50th (median)
    $101,500
    75th
    $128,480
    90th
    $149,970

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 106% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 6% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $141,370
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $95,640
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,380
    North Dakota $92,750
    South Dakota $83,710
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $59,640

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Anchorage, AK is $48.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Anchorage, AK is 4.2% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,250 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,330.