Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $117,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 700 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% above the U.S. median of $99,070 and 13% above the DC statewide median of $103,860. It ranks #4 of 9 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE700 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $117,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 700 jobs pay between $87,400 and $156,750. The 10th percentile is $80,710 and the 90th is $182,670.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
That is 19% above the U.S. median of $99,070 and 13% above the DC statewide median of $103,860. It ranks #4 of 9 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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.