Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in California
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in California earn a median of $124,920 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,900; the top 10% earn over $175,900. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Astronomers$123,540 median in California
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$106,500 median in California
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$130,610 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$122,110 median in California
- Industrial Ecologists$106,510 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Geographers$114,460 median in California
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in California
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in California?
The median is $124,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,900 and the top 10% earn over $175,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 47 (+26% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.