The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in North Carolina is $103,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $108,690.
Pay spans roughly $64,020 at the 10th percentile to $158,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.96 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $103,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $108,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.96 |
| 10th percentile | $64,020 |
| 90th percentile | $158,850 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.