How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Houston?
$88,570a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $42.58 an hour or $7,381 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.58
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,230Median: $88,570Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,230 | $28.48 | |
| 25th | $74,260 | $35.70 | |
| Median | $88,570 | $42.58 | |
| 75th | $89,770 | $43.16 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $50.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| Dallas, TX | $92,790 |
| San Antonio, TX | $87,110 |
| Austin, TX | $77,860 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $88,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $42.58 ($88,570 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $88,570 against $99,070 nationally, 11% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,990, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
39 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,100 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.