How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Baltimore?
$128,800a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $61.92 an hour or $10,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.92
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,280Median: $128,800Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,280 | $38.12 | |
| 25th | $101,900 | $49.01 | |
| Median | $128,800 | $61.92 | |
| 75th | $142,700 | $68.59 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.71 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| Washington, DC | $117,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $82,980 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Hydrologist | $138,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $61.92 ($128,800 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $128,800 against $99,070 nationally, 30% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $128,800, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
4 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,600 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.