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Also called atmospheric scientist, ocean monitoring and data assimilation scientist, space scientist and aerologist.
$99,070
Median pay a year
10,000
People do this work
6
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Atmospheric and Space Scientist
Summary
Atmospheric and space scientist investigating atmospheric phenomena and interpreting meteorological data from various sources to prepare reports and forecasts for public and industry use
Experience
Atmospheric and Space Scientist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Developed mathematical and computer models for weather forecasting
Interpreted data, reports, and charts to predict weather conditions using computer models
Conducted meteorological research into atmospheric phenomena and climate processes
Gathered data from satellites, weather bureaus, and radar for meteorological reports
Prepared forecasts and briefings for industry, government, and other groups
Analyzed climate data sets using numerical modeling and data assimilation techniques
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Developed mathematical models for weather forecastingInterpreted data to predict weather conditionsConducted research on atmospheric phenomenaFormulated predictions from environmental dataBroadcasted weather forecasts to the publicPrepared forecasts for industry and government
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Developed mathematical models for weather forecasting, enhancing predictive accuracy for atmospheric conditions
Conducted research on atmospheric phenomena, contributing to a deeper understanding of weather processes
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Developed mathematical models for weather forecasting, making forecasts more reliable for users
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Forecasts became more reliable for usersPredictions were trusted by local agenciesAccuracy led to better public safety
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Conducted research on atmospheric phenomena, contributing to a deeper understanding of weather processes
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Revealed new patterns in storm behaviorIdentified key factors affecting climate changeImproved understanding of local weather trends
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Conducting climatological research
Researching industrial environmental impact
Developing physical theories
Collecting environmental data
Providing technical information
Measuring environmental characteristics
Testing computer operations
Analyzing environmental data
Analyzing computer design requirements
Interpreting research data
Applying knowledge or research findings
Creating visual displays
The work itself
What an Atmospheric and Space Scientist does
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Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
What it pays
How much does an Atmospheric and Space Scientist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$73,350
Median
$99,070
75th percentile
$129,960
About 10,000 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$65,230
$94,380
$106,510
AL
$65,230
$81,080
$104,300
AR
$67,560
$71,940
$97,580
AZ
$77,330
$115,020
$132,660
CA
$105,910
$124,920
$144,910
CO
$85,440
$104,670
$140,380
CT
$83,970
$85,110
$102,130
DC
$103,860
$103,860
$180,480
FL
$89,270
$115,960
$144,330
GA
$56,200
$96,820
$132,900
HI
$98,340
$121,010
$139,360
IA
$74,260
$76,850
$111,030
ID
$88,610
$119,430
$136,990
IL
$84,220
$112,280
$145,860
IN
$84,910
$103,680
$128,670
KS
$85,110
$109,300
$126,440
KY
$75,680
$103,240
$132,990
LA
$75,550
$97,470
$125,420
MA
$86,550
$108,050
$155,150
MD
$101,940
$128,800
$156,750
ME
$69,680
$103,710
$136,990
MI
$73,920
$103,210
$134,130
MN
$94,520
$106,270
$133,470
MO
$84,520
$114,230
$130,770
MT
$77,350
$108,890
$128,670
NC
$58,920
$91,560
$115,210
ND
$61,110
$91,560
$126,440
NE
$58,850
$60,540
$109,300
NH
$42,340
$42,820
$64,400
NJ
$81,470
$120,180
$171,190
NM
$89,560
$110,070
$136,990
NV
$82,630
$109,300
$149,430
NY
$73,350
$117,540
$166,640
OH
$68,990
$78,580
$107,950
OK
$48,930
$76,480
$115,490
OR
$82,680
$112,260
$129,960
PA
$60,560
$75,890
$115,210
PR
$63,790
$63,910
$88,610
SC
$75,400
$82,240
$102,430
SD
$68,220
$78,900
$104,380
TN
$78,060
$96,190
$129,620
TX
$66,930
$84,990
$95,480
UT
$59,670
$96,520
$100,650
VA
$80,710
$83,880
$154,930
WA
$85,400
$94,400
$124,990
WI
$69,320
$85,870
$107,970
WV
$52,060
$80,690
$100,420
WY
$76,580
$99,940
$122,940
Other names
Other names for this job
atmospheric scientist, ocean monitoring and data assimilation scientist, space scientist, aerologist, air analyst, astrochemist, atmospheric chemist, broadcast meteorologist, climate change risk assessor, climatologist, computer meteorologist, forecaster.
This page is about the occupation Atmospheric and Space Scientists. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.