Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $105,740 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.84
10th percentile $81,240
90th percentile $133,210
Employed locally 240
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,240
    25th
    $100,180
    50th (median)
    $105,740
    75th
    $123,670
    90th
    $133,210

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 113% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 13% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $119,270
    California $117,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $107,410
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $105,290

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Los Angeles, CA is $50.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 8.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $81,240 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,180.