Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Florida

Atmospheric and space scientists in Florida earn the most in Miami (average $120,280 a year) and the least in Tampa ($120,020), across the 2 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric and space scientists average at $114,740 and the median at $115,960 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,110.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists average salary by city in Florida

Miami$120,280
Tampa$120,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Miami	$120,280	$122,700	$97,510	$93,447	114
Tampa	$120,020	$122,280	$94,520	$93,264	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other states

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Florida

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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