How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $39.89 an hour or $6,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.89
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 70
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,470 | $26.67 | |
| 25th | $74,870 | $36.00 | |
| Median | $82,980 | $39.89 | |
| 75th | $126,300 | $60.73 | |
| 90th | $170,800 | $82.11 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $164,900 |
| Economist | $139,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,200 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
| Psychologist | $120,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $112,700 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,000 |
| Microbiologist | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $39.89 ($82,980 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $82,980 against $99,070 nationally, 16% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $75,890, so Philadelphia pays 9% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
42 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,800 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.