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Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in West Virginia

Atmospheric and Space Scientists in West Virginia earn a median of $80,690 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$80,690
vs. U.S. median
−19% ($99,070)
Rank among states
39 of 47
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in West Virginia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,650; the top 10% earn over $136,990. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in West Virginia

How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in West Virginia?

The median is $80,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,650 and the top 10% earn over $136,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is West Virginia a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?

On pay alone it ranks 39 of 47 (−19% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses