The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC is $95,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $85,270.
Pay spans roughly $35,710 at the 10th percentile to $125,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.98 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.
| Median (annual) | $95,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $85,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.98 |
| 10th percentile | $35,710 |
| 90th percentile | $125,820 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.