Atmospheric and Space Scientists in California
SOC 19-2021 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
510Jobs in California
$127,330Mean annual wage
4th of 47Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,900 | $39.86 |
| 25th percentile | $105,910 | $50.92 |
| Median (50th) | $124,920 | $60.06 |
| 75th percentile | $144,910 | $69.67 |
| 90th percentile | $175,900 | $84.57 |
| Mean | $127,330 | $61.21 |
Across 47 states with a published mean, the highest are New York ($154,830), Illinois ($147,860), District of Columbia (not a state) ($143,270); the lowest are New Hampshire ($52,790), Nebraska ($83,250), West Virginia ($83,960). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 510 | $127,330 | $124,920 |
| Arizona | 80 | $112,930 | $115,020 |
| Nevada | 120 | $121,680 | $109,300 |
| Oregon | 100 | $111,370 | $112,260 |