Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Missouri

Atmospheric and space scientists in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $118,410 a year) and the least in St. Louis ($106,170), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric and space scientists average at $108,510 and the median at $114,230 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,110.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$118,410
St. Louis$106,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$118,410	$117,810	$107,970	$86,319	93
St. Louis	$106,170	$111,650	$84,520	$78,406	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. 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 Missouri

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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