Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,800 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Omaha earn between $60,530 and $110,390.
- $59K10th
- $61K25th
- $61KMedian
- $110K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,190 | $7,099 | $40.96 |
| Median | $60,740 | $5,062 | $29.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,530 | $5,044 | $29.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,390 | $9,199 | $53.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($83,250) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $85,190 | $60,740 | $58,820 | $134,800 | 100 |
| Nebraska | $83,250 | $60,540 | $57,140 | $136,970 | 160 |
| United States | $106,110 | $99,070 | $53,060 | $161,890 | 10,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $85,190, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $65,765 a year, or $5,480 a month and $2,529 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $66,136 | $5,511 |
| Working in NE | $65,765 | $5,480 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for atmospheric and space scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $85,190 buys what about $92,687 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Des Moines, IA$92,130
- Kansas City, MO$118,410
- Minneapolis, MN$117,720
- St. Louis, MO$106,170
- Tulsa, OK$84,210
- Madison, WI$108,200
Highest-paying cities for atmospheric and space scientists
Chicago, IL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,890).
- Chicago, IL$182,890
- New York, NY$172,010
- San Francisco, CA$164,020
- Albany, NY$130,860
- Indianapolis, IN$130,690
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Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Omaha: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Omaha?
$40.96 an hour on average, and $29.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $65,765 a year ($5,480 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,190.
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,110).
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; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.01, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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