How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Salt Lake City?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $48.39 an hour or $8,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.39
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,260Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $124,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,260 | $27.53 | |
| 25th | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.39 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.39 | |
| 90th | $124,500 | $59.87 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $136,200 |
| Physical Scientist | $123,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $99,160 |
| Biological Scientist | $98,690 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,200 |
| Hydrologist | $94,420 |
| Conservation Scientist | $93,470 |
| Geoscientist | $93,030 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $91,560 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $48.39 ($100,700 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $99,070 nationally, 2% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $96,520, so Salt Lake City pays 4% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
34 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,500 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.