Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,930 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Tulsa earn between $48,930 and $115,490.
- $34K10th
- $49K25th
- $77KMedian
- $115K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,210 | $7,018 | $40.49 |
| Median | $77,010 | $6,418 | $37.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,930 | $4,078 | $23.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,490 | $9,624 | $55.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Tulsa earn about the same as the Oklahoma average ($86,130) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $84,210 | $77,010 | $34,060 | $122,930 | 120 |
| 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 Tulsa
On the average salary of $84,210, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $64,828 a year, or $5,402 a month and $2,493 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tulsa a good place for atmospheric and space scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $84,210 buys what about $94,391 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other Oklahoma cities
Tulsa ranks 2nd of 2 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Oklahoma City pays the most ($89,360).
- 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 Tulsa: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Tulsa?
$40.49 an hour on average, and $37.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $64,828 a year ($5,402 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,210.
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.9%.
- 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 4.00, this job is 4.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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