Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $76,410 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.74
10th percentile $58,990
90th percentile $133,200
Employed locally 50
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,990
    25th
    $65,930
    50th (median)
    $76,410
    75th
    $107,260
    90th
    $133,200

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 90% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 10% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Phoenix, AZ is $36.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 21.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $58,990 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,930.