The annual salary statistics of atmospheric and space scientists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, West Virginia is shown in Table 1. The wage data of atmospheric and space scientists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria 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 | $63,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $78,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $103,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $134,410 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $158,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for atmospheric and space scientists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, West Virginia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $158,140. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $103,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $63,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of atmospheric and space scientists from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $103,640 | -5.94% | 20.49% |
| 2016 | $109,800 | 0.74% | - |
| 2015 | $108,990 | 6.51% | - |
| 2014 | $101,900 | 6.69% | - |
| 2013 | $95,080 | 13.34% | - |
| 2012 | $82,400 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $103,640, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is the highest paying city for atmospheric and space scientists in state of West Virginia, followed by Charleston (median annual salary $66,360). In comparison, the median annual salary of atmospheric and space scientists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 36.0 percent (36.0%) higher than that in Charleston.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | |
| Charleston |