Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $163,980 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Richmond earn between $75,810 and $163,590.
- $71K10th
- $76K25th
- $113KMedian
- $164K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,260 | $9,938 | $57.34 |
| Median | $112,510 | $9,376 | $54.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,810 | $6,318 | $36.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $163,590 | $13,632 | $78.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Richmond earn 7% more than the Virginia average ($111,970) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $119,260 | $112,510 | $71,190 | $163,980 | 40 |
| Virginia | $111,970 | $83,880 | $68,770 | $179,050 | 350 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $119,260, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $86,686 a year, or $7,224 a month and $3,334 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for atmospheric and space scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $119,260 buys what about $121,870 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$119,260
- Virginia Beach$115,700
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 Richmond: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Richmond?
$57.34 an hour on average, and $54.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $86,686 a year ($7,224 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,260.
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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