How much does an atmospheric make in Houston?
$102,900a year
Median yearly pay for atmospherics in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $49.46 an hour or $8,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.46
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,450Median: $102,900Highest 10%: $178,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,450 | $32.91 | |
| 25th | $98,790 | $47.50 | |
| Median | $102,900 | $49.46 | |
| 75th | $127,700 | $61.41 | |
| 90th | $178,800 | $85.96 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for atmospherics.
| College Station, TX | $160,600 |
| Austin, TX | $129,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $105,700 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $49.46 ($102,900 a year).
Do atmospherics make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $102,900 against $103,200 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $105,100, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for atmospheric pay?
26 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,800 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.