The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $76,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,400.
Pay spans roughly $58,990 at the 10th percentile to $133,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.74 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $76,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.74 |
| 10th percentile | $58,990 |
| 90th percentile | $133,200 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.