Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,050 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.80
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $140,020
Employed locally 40
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $60,830
    50th (median)
    $64,050
    75th
    $92,190
    90th
    $140,020

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 66% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 34% below 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
    Hawaii $122,180
    Urban Honolulu, HI $122,180

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,850
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $89,580
    Lubbock, TX $81,350

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Austin, TX is $30.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Austin, TX is 34.3% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,830.