Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $132,850 +36.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.87
10th percentile $61,880
90th percentile $161,120
Employed locally 40
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,880
    25th
    $91,120
    50th (median)
    $132,850
    75th
    $156,000
    90th
    $161,120

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 179% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 79% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,940
    Hawaii $122,180
    Urban Honolulu, HI $122,180
    Boulder, CO $121,870

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $89,580
    Lubbock, TX $81,350
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,050

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102,900
    School Psychologists$75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in San Antonio, TX is $63.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in San Antonio, TX is 36.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,880 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,120.