Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Maryland
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Maryland earn a median of $128,800 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,230; the top 10% earn over $168,460. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Astronomers$132,620 median in Maryland
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$110,510 median in Maryland
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$141,290 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$143,010 median in Maryland
- Industrial Ecologists$84,190 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Geographers$114,920 median in Maryland
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Maryland
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in Maryland?
The median is $128,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,230 and the top 10% earn over $168,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 47 (+30% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.