Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary
in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Middle 50%
- $105,910–$130,740
- vs U.S. median
- +13%
- Metro rank
- #5 of 9
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro earn a median of $111,790 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% above the U.S. median of $99,070 and 11% below the CA statewide median of $124,920. It ranks #5 of 9 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Los Angeles?
The BLS median is $111,790 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $105,910 and $130,740. The 10th percentile is $87,940 and the 90th is $140,830.
Is Los Angeles a high-paying metro for Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
That is 13% above the U.S. median of $99,070 and 11% below the CA statewide median of $124,920. It ranks #5 of 9 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Atmospheric and Space Scientists make an hour in Los Angeles?
About $53.75 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $111,790 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $50.92–$62.86 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.