How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Milwaukee?
$72,800a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $35.00 an hour or $6,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.00
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 54
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,060Median: $72,800Highest 10%: $102,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| 25th | $64,140 | $30.84 | |
| Median | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 75th | $86,170 | $41.43 | |
| 90th | $102,900 | $49.48 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| Madison, WI | $108,000 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $35.00 ($72,800 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $72,800 against $99,070 nationally, 27% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $85,870, so Milwaukee pays 15% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
52 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,900 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.