Atmospheric Scientists


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Atmospheric Scientists

Atmospheric Scientists - Wages & Trends

Wages vary by area of the country and the worker's level of education. The federal government pays higher wages to meteorologists who have more education.

Meteorologists who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include health and life insurance, a retirement plan, vacation, and sick leave.

Atmospheric and space scientists (SOC 19-2021)
Location
Pay Period
25%
Median
75%
Illinois Hourly $23.99 $30.05 $49.14
Yearly $49,910 $62,504 $102,211
    Springfield Area Hourly $28.41 $41.88 $54.63
Yearly $59,090 $87,111 $113,621
United States Hourly $32.73 $44.65 $59.98
Yearly $68,080 $92,860 $124,760

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.