Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $106,020 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.97
10th percentile $56,320
90th percentile $164,340
Employed locally 40
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,320
    25th
    $79,440
    50th (median)
    $106,020
    75th
    $164,210
    90th
    $164,340

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 122% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 22% 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
    Hawaii $122,180
    Urban Honolulu, HI $122,180

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $141,370
    Boulder, CO $121,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,600
    New Mexico $114,230
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $112,780
    Colorado $106,310

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,980
    School Psychologists $109,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Colorado Springs, CO is $50.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 8.8% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,320 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,440.