Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $63,120 -35.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $46,650
90th percentile $158,850
Employed locally 60
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,650
    25th
    $47,770
    50th (median)
    $63,120
    75th
    $113,030
    90th
    $158,850

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 93% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 7% 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $89,860
    Oklahoma $79,200
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $78,490

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,740
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $126,270
    Chemists $97,250
    Chemical Technicians $63,520
    School Psychologists $51,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Tulsa, OK is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Tulsa, OK is 35.2% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $46,650 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,770.