The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in District of Columbia is $98,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $139,730.
Pay spans roughly $96,750 at the 10th percentile to $207,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.30 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $98,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $139,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.30 |
| 10th percentile | $96,750 |
| 90th percentile | $207,150 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.