Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in New York

Atmospheric and space scientists in New York earn the most in New York (average $172,010 a year) and the least in Albany ($130,860), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric and space scientists average at $154,830 and the median at $117,540 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,110.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists average salary by city in New York

New York$172,010
Albany$130,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$172,010	$128,790	$73,350	$119,562	113
Albany	$130,860	$134,060	$88,240	$93,905	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other states

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
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.

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