Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Pennsylvania
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $75,890 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,750; the top 10% earn over $156,750. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
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Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$84,180 median in Pennsylvania
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$134,780 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$91,730 median in Pennsylvania
- Industrial Ecologists$76,110 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$210,990 median in Pennsylvania
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $75,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,750 and the top 10% earn over $156,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 47 (−23% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.