Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in New York
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in New York earn a median of $117,540 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $117,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,670; the top 10% earn over $300,530. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
States ranked near New York
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- Industrial Ecologists$82,160 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Mathematicians$126,950 median in New York
- Physicists$181,970 median in New York
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in New York
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in New York?
The median is $117,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,670 and the top 10% earn over $300,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 47 (+19% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.