Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $89,580 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.07
10th percentile $54,150
90th percentile $173,630
Employed locally 90
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,150
    25th
    $63,980
    50th (median)
    $89,580
    75th
    $139,130
    90th
    $173,630

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 111% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 11% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,760
    Lubbock, TX $81,350
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,050

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Houston, TX is $43.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Houston, TX is 8.1% below 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $54,150 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,980.