Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $120,640 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $58.00
10th percentile $57,870
90th percentile $158,850
Employed locally 30
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,870
    25th
    $94,920
    50th (median)
    $120,640
    75th
    $139,080
    90th
    $158,850

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 146% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 46% 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
    Idaho $117,190
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $113,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $107,060
    Florida $95,640
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,720
    Rapid City, SD $83,710

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,870
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Boise City, ID is $58.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Boise City, ID is 23.8% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $57,870 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,920.