Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,530 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Providence earn between $96,050 and $134,440.
- $59K10th
- $96K25th
- $107KMedian
- $134K75th
- $165K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,980 | $9,665 | $55.76 |
| Median | $107,060 | $8,922 | $51.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,050 | $8,004 | $46.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,440 | $11,203 | $64.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Providence earn 9% more than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $115,980 | $107,060 | $58,610 | $164,530 | 40 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $115,980, a single filer in Providence takes home about $86,515 a year, or $7,210 a month and $3,327 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $86,515 | $7,210 |
| Working in MA | $84,943 | $7,079 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for atmospheric and space scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $115,980 buys what about $113,959 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$117,520
- New York, NY$172,010
- Albany, NY$130,860
- Philadelphia, PA$100,270
- Baltimore, MD$124,880
- Washington, DC$127,450
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 Providence: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Providence?
$55.76 an hour on average, and $51.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Providence?
About $86,515 a year ($7,210 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,980. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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