Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $112,780 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.22
10th percentile $71,820
90th percentile $170,090
Employed locally 40
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,820
    25th
    $92,680
    50th (median)
    $112,780
    75th
    $134,120
    90th
    $170,090

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 110% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 10% 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
    Colorado $106,310
    Colorado Springs, CO $106,020

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$126,260
    Biological Technicians$61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,680
    Chemists$93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$114,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Denver, CO is $54.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Denver, CO is 15.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $71,820 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,680.