How much does an atmospheric make in Phoenix?
$110,600a year
Median yearly pay for atmospherics in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $53.17 an hour or $9,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.17
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,550Median: $110,600Highest 10%: $175,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| 25th | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| Median | $110,600 | $53.17 | |
| 75th | $136,300 | $65.50 | |
| 90th | $175,500 | $84.36 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for atmospherics.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
| Business Teacher | $80,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $53.17 ($110,600 a year).
Do atmospherics make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $110,600 against $103,200 nationally, 7% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $110,600, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for atmospheric pay?
17 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,500 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.