The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $128,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $131,840.
Pay spans roughly $79,660 at the 10th percentile to $181,210 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $61.99 per hour. An estimated 590 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $128,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $131,840 |
| Median (hourly) | $61.99 |
| 10th percentile | $79,660 |
| 90th percentile | $181,210 |
| Employment | 590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.