Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$97,450
↑ 8.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Atmospheric and Space Scientists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Atmospheric and Space Scientists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 8.5% since 2011 ($89,790 → $97,450)
🏆Peak year: 2020 at $99,740
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -26%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,450 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $92,860 | +10.8% |
| 2022 | $83,780 | -11.4% |
| 2021 | $94,570 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | $99,740 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $95,380 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $94,110 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $92,070 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | $92,460 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $89,820 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $87,980 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $87,030 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | $89,260 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | $89,790 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.