Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $100,760 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.44
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $146,040
Employed locally 90
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $64,150
    50th (median)
    $100,760
    75th
    $134,800
    90th
    $146,040

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 116% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 16% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $89,580
    Lubbock, TX $81,350
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,050

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Dallas, TX is $48.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Dallas, TX is 3.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,150.