Average salary, compensation, and wages for Atmospheric scientists in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of atmospheric scientists in 2002 were $60,200. The middle 50 percent earned between $39,970 and $76,880. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,220, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,430. The average salary for meteorologists in nonsupervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions employed by the Federal Government was about $74,528 in 2003. Meteorologists in the Federal Government with a bachelor�s degree and no experience received a starting salary of $23,442 or $29,037, depending on their college grades. Those with a master�s degree could start at $35,519 or $42,976; those with the Ph.D., at $51,508. Beginning salaries for all degree levels are slightly higher in areas of the country where the prevailing local pay level is higher. More information on Atmospheric scientists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Atmospheric scientists occupation Number of Atmospheric scientists in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Atmospheric scientists Working conditions for Atmospheric scientists Significant points for Atmospheric scientists Training requirements for Atmospheric scientists Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |