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Atmospheric and Space Scientists
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$94,720
Median Annual
$77,890
Total Workforce
4,580
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $181,620 | 60 |
| #2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $151,780 | 350 |
| #3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $150,160 | 70 |
| #4 | District of Columbia | $139,730 | 80 |
| #5 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $139,370 | 40 |
| #6 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $134,540 | 60 |
| #7 | Indiana | $132,370 | 80 |
| #8 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $131,840 | 590 |
| #9 | New York | $131,440 | 500 |
| #10 | Oregon | $124,830 | 100 |
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