The annual salary statistics of atmospheric and space scientists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is shown in Table 1. The wage data of atmospheric and space scientists in Pittsburgh is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $56,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $79,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $102,990 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $127,510 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $143,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for atmospheric and space scientists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $143,520. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $102,990. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $56,330.
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $102,990, Pittsburgh is the highest paying city for atmospheric and space scientists in state of Pennsylvania, followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (median annual salary $80,980). In comparison, the median annual salary of atmospheric and space scientists in Pittsburgh is 21.4 percent (21.4%) higher than that in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | |
| Philadelphia | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton |