How much does an atmospheric make in Sacramento?
$127,500a year
Median yearly pay for atmospherics in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $61.29 an hour or $10,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.29
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,840Median: $127,500Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,840 | $37.90 | |
| 25th | $99,160 | $47.67 | |
| Median | $127,500 | $61.29 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.29 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.45 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for atmospherics.
| Los Angeles, CA | $175,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $163,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $134,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $105,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $100,700 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $61.29 ($127,500 a year).
Do atmospherics make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $127,500 against $103,200 nationally, 24% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $133,200, so Sacramento pays 4% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for atmospheric pay?
12 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,100 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.