Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $190,420 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Louisville earn between $78,000 and $133,000.
- $65K10th
- $78K25th
- $103KMedian
- $133K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,630 | $9,469 | $54.63 |
| Median | $103,240 | $8,603 | $49.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,000 | $6,500 | $37.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,000 | $11,083 | $63.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Louisville earn 7% more than the Kentucky average ($106,230) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $113,630 | $103,240 | $65,150 | $190,420 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $106,230 | $103,240 | $54,540 | $166,960 | 100 |
| United States | $106,110 | $99,070 | $53,060 | $161,890 | 10,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $113,630, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $82,409 a year, or $6,867 a month and $3,170 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $85,390 | $7,116 |
| Working in KY | $82,409 | $6,867 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for atmospheric and space scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $113,630 buys what about $122,086 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Indianapolis, IN$130,690
- Nashville, TN$113,990
- Huntsville, AL$98,860
- St. Louis, MO$106,170
- Chicago, IL$182,890
- Memphis, TN$90,620
Highest-paying cities for atmospheric and space scientists
Chicago, IL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,890).
- Chicago, IL$182,890
- New York, NY$172,010
- San Francisco, CA$164,020
- Albany, NY$130,860
- Indianapolis, IN$130,690
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Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Louisville: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Louisville?
$54.63 an hour on average, and $49.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $82,409 a year ($6,867 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,630. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($106,110).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2021; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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