Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Arizona
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Arizona earn a median of $115,020 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,920; the top 10% earn over $156,500. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Astronomers$129,020 median in Arizona
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$85,190 median in Arizona
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$125,270 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$86,700 median in Arizona
- Industrial Ecologists$80,600 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$130,500 median in Arizona
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Arizona
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in Arizona?
The median is $115,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,920 and the top 10% earn over $156,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 47 (+16% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.