How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$75,890a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $36.49 an hour or $6,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.49
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,750Median: $75,890Highest 10%: $156,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 25th | $60,560 | $29.12 | |
| Median | $75,890 | $36.49 | |
| 75th | $115,200 | $55.39 | |
| 90th | $156,800 | $75.36 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $82,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| 41. Ohio | $78,580 |
| 42. Iowa | $76,850 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $76,480 |
| 44. Pennsylvania | $75,890 |
| 45. Arkansas | $71,940 |
| 46. Nebraska | $60,540 |
| 47. New Hampshire | $42,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $36.49 ($75,890 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $75,890 against $99,070 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 44 of 47 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays atmospheric and space scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $82,980 a year.
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.