How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make in Seattle?
$92,600a year
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $44.52 an hour or $7,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.52
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,030Median: $92,600Highest 10%: $147,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,030 | $34.63 | |
| 25th | $92,580 | $44.51 | |
| Median | $92,600 | $44.52 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.05 | |
| 90th | $147,600 | $70.96 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for atmospheric and space scientists.
| Portland, OR | $113,600 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $44.52 ($92,600 a year).
Do atmospheric and space scientists make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $92,600 against $99,070 nationally, 7% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $94,400, so Seattle pays 2% less.
Where does Seattle rank for atmospheric and space scientist pay?
38 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,600 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.