California

Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$127,330
+17.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$61.21
 
10th Percentile
$82,900
Entry level
90th Percentile
$175,900
Senior level
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Salary Range

Atmospheric and Space Scientists in California earn between $82,900 and $175,900, with a mean of $127,330. The national average for this role is $108,253.

$127,330 mean
10th Percentile$82,90090th Percentile$175,900

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$127,330
National Average$108,253
New York$154,830
Illinois$147,860
District of Columbia$143,270
Maryland$127,180
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.