Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $104,950 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.46
10th percentile $65,050
90th percentile $132,780
Employed locally 220
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,050
    25th
    $83,100
    50th (median)
    $104,950
    75th
    $132,780
    90th
    $132,780

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 115% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 15% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Conservation Scientists $80,240
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,830
    Biological Technicians $55,700
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $53,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,420
    Soil and Plant Scientists $63,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Fort Collins, CO is $50.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 7.7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $65,050 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,100.