The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $102,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $111,210.
Pay spans roughly $71,250 at the 10th percentile to $160,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.48 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Raleigh-Cary, NC.
| Median (annual) | $102,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $111,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.48 |
| 10th percentile | $71,250 |
| 90th percentile | $160,460 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.