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Atmospheric and Space Scientists average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$164,020
- Los Angeles$118,740
- San Diego$117,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $164,020 | $151,000 | $137,600 | $112,212 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $118,740 | $111,790 | $105,910 | $85,413 | 114 |
| San Diego | $117,470 | $120,370 | $94,400 | $84,637 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other states
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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