Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $49,520 -49.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $127,520
Employed locally 60
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $49,520
    75th
    $96,940
    90th
    $127,520

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 72% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 28% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $112,030
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,380
    Jackson, MS $72,550

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,160
    School Psychologists $62,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,020
    Chemists $81,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Wichita, KS is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Wichita, KS is 49.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.