How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Dallas?
$92,790a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $44.61 an hour or $7,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.61
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,800Median: $92,790Highest 10%: $142,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,800 | $24.42 | |
| 25th | $67,820 | $32.61 | |
| Median | $92,790 | $44.61 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.53 | |
| 90th | $142,800 | $68.64 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| Houston, TX | $88,570 |
| San Antonio, TX | $87,110 |
| Austin, TX | $77,860 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $85,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $44.61 ($92,790 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $92,790 against $99,070 nationally, 6% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,990, so Dallas pays 9% more.
Where does Dallas rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
37 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,800 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.