The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Washington is $88,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $104,290.
Pay spans roughly $66,270 at the 10th percentile to $173,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $42.69 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $88,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $104,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $42.69 |
| 10th percentile | $66,270 |
| 90th percentile | $173,050 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.