Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $72,800 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $64,060
90th percentile $102,910
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,060
    25th
    $64,140
    50th (median)
    $72,800
    75th
    $86,170
    90th
    $102,910

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 95% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 5% below 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $107,060
    Madison, WI $102,130
    Wisconsin $102,130
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,700
    Wichita, KS $49,520

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Milwaukee, WI is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 25.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $64,060 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,140.