Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $108,950 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.38
10th percentile $68,910
90th percentile $190,690
Employed locally 40
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,910
    25th
    $82,890
    50th (median)
    $108,950
    75th
    $148,620
    90th
    $190,690

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 116% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 16% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $107,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $105,740
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $105,290

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Sacramento, CA is $52.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Sacramento, CA is 11.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $68,910 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,890.