Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Washington
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Washington earn a median of $94,400 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,440; the top 10% earn over $160,750. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,020 median in Washington
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$133,980 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$105,600 median in Washington
- Industrial Ecologists$98,300 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Geographers$112,260 median in Washington
- Mathematicians$162,280 median in Washington
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Washington
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in Washington?
The median is $94,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,440 and the top 10% earn over $160,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 47 (−5% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.