Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Louisiana
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Louisiana earn a median of $97,470 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940; the top 10% earn over $136,990. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$91,560 median in Louisiana
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$94,320 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$104,520 median in Louisiana
- Industrial Ecologists$69,820 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$166,240 median in Louisiana
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Louisiana
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in Louisiana?
The median is $97,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940 and the top 10% earn over $136,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 47 (−2% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.