Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in North Carolina
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in North Carolina earn a median of $91,560 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$95,260 median in North Carolina
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$110,030 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$81,770 median in North Carolina
- Industrial Ecologists$74,130 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$174,180 median in North Carolina
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in North Carolina
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in North Carolina?
The median is $91,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940 and the top 10% earn over $136,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 47 (−8% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.