Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Oklahoma

Atmospheric and space scientists in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $89,360 a year) and the least in Tulsa ($84,210), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric and space scientists average at $86,130 and the median at $76,480 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,110.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$89,360
Tulsa$84,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$89,360	$76,480	$49,020	$68,219	90
Tulsa	$84,210	$77,010	$48,930	$64,828	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Oklahoma

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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