How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Albany?
$134,100a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $64.45 an hour or $11,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.45
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,420Median: $134,100Highest 10%: $183,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,420 | $32.41 | |
| 25th | $88,240 | $42.42 | |
| Median | $134,100 | $64.45 | |
| 75th | $166,600 | $80.12 | |
| 90th | $183,600 | $88.25 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| New York, NY | $128,800 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $159,200 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,700 |
| Chemist | $110,900 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $99,460 |
| Economist | $99,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $95,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,510 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $93,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $64.45 ($134,100 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $134,100 against $99,070 nationally, 35% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $117,500, so Albany pays 14% more.
Where does Albany rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
2 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.