Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $143,300 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Oklahoma City earn between $49,020 and $115,210.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $76KMedian
- $115K75th
- $143K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,360 | $7,447 | $42.96 |
| Median | $76,480 | $6,373 | $36.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,020 | $4,085 | $23.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,210 | $9,601 | $55.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Oklahoma City earn 4% more than the Oklahoma average ($86,130) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $89,360 | $76,480 | $48,580 | $143,300 | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $86,130 | $76,480 | $44,660 | $136,990 | 420 |
| 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $89,360, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $68,219 a year, or $5,685 a month and $2,624 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for atmospheric and space scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $89,360 buys what about $98,841 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other Oklahoma cities
Oklahoma City ranks 1st of 2 Oklahoma metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Oklahoma City$89,360
- Tulsa$84,210
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 Oklahoma City: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$42.96 an hour on average, and $36.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $68,219 a year ($5,685 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,360.
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.29, this job is 6.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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