DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Occupational Description:
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020
 Percentiles
GeographyEmploymentEmp SE*MeanMean SE*10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 23093$38.40/hr$8.27/hr$20.85/hr$23.66/hr$38.27/hr$49.55/hr$59.91/hr
Minnesota 24091$38.73/hr$7.78/hr$20.90/hr$23.92/hr$38.85/hr$49.74/hr$59.59/hr
U S 9,290353$47.19/hr$0.66/hr$24.14/hr$34.03/hr$46.33/hr$57.85/hr$71.48/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.


Leading Industries for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
IndustryOES EmploymentOES Median Wage
Public Administration30$49.54/hr
Other Regional Data For Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Geography (click title for details)OESProjections
EmploymentMedian Wage% Change 2022 - 2032
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 230 $38.27/hr 4.9%
Central Minnesota N/A N/A N/A
Northeast Minnesota N/A N/A N/A
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Tasks for Atmospheric and Space Scientists