Atmospheric and Space Scientist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An atmospheric and space scientist earns a median of $99,070 a year ($47.63 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $106,110. About 10,000 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $99,070
- Gross pay
- $3,810.38
- Federal income tax
- −$498.67
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$236.24
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$55.25
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,020.22
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $99,070
- Federal
- $12,965
- FICA
- $7,579
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $78,526
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-2021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric and space scientist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $47.63; the average is $51.01.
What is the salary range for an atmospheric and space scientist?
The bottom 10% earn under $53,060 and the top 10% earn over $161,890 a year.
How much is $99,070 after taxes?
About $78,526 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $72,269 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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