Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,850 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Virginia Beach earn between $71,740 and $155,190.
- $61K10th
- $72K25th
- $99KMedian
- $155K75th
- $156K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,700 | $9,642 | $55.62 |
| Median | $98,920 | $8,243 | $47.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,740 | $5,978 | $34.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,190 | $12,932 | $74.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Virginia Beach earn 3% more than the Virginia average ($111,970) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $115,700 | $98,920 | $60,730 | $155,850 | 60 |
| Virginia | $111,970 | $83,880 | $68,770 | $179,050 | 350 |
| 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 Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $115,700, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $84,386 a year, or $7,032 a month and $3,246 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $86,117 | $7,176 |
| Working in VA | $84,386 | $7,032 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for atmospheric and space scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $115,700 buys what about $118,132 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 2nd of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($119,260).
- Richmond$119,260
- Virginia Beach$115,700
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 Virginia Beach: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$55.63 an hour on average, and $47.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $84,386 a year ($7,032 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,700.
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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