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Atmospheric and Space Scientist

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April 13, 2024 3 minute read

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists study the behavior of plasmas, atmospheres, and ionospheres in the solar system and beyond. They explore the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe. Most work in research and development, academia, or government.

Education and Training

Atmospheric and Space Scientists generally need a doctoral degree. Most common undergraduate majors are physics, engineering, or mathematics. For those interested in a career as a researcher in a university or government laboratory, a master’s or doctoral degree in astronomy or atmospheric science is required.

Skills

Successful Atmospheric and Space Scientists must have:

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Salaries for Atmospheric and Space Scientist

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$145,000

$185,000

$220,000

$185,000

San Francisco

$112,000

$136,000

$170,000

$136,000

Seattle

$93,000

$117,000

$153,000

$117,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$145,000

$185,000

$220,000

$185,000

San Francisco

$112,000

$136,000

$170,000

$136,000

Seattle

$93,000

$117,000

$153,000

$117,000

Austin

$118,000

$135,000

$161,000

$135,000

Toronto

$106,000

$140,000

$188,000

$140,000

London

£73,000

£83,000

£99,000

£83,000

Paris

€53,000

€63,000

€78,000

€63,000

Berlin

€66,000

€72,000

€82,000

€72,000

Tel Aviv

₪472,000

₪554,000

₪662,000

₪554,000

Singapore

S$110,000

S$141,000

S$180,000

S$141,000

Beijing

¥40,000

¥60,000

¥80,000

¥60,000

Shanghai

¥720,000

¥888,000

¥1,170,000

¥888,000

Shenzhen

¥109,000

¥132,000

¥155,000

¥132,000

Bengalaru

₹1,900,000

₹2,748,000

₹3,840,000

₹2,748,000

Delhi

₹409,000

₹600,000

₹2,093,000

₹600,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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