U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Meteorology

Job-title file

Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

19 employees hold this title in National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $158,906, above the department median of $153,821.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $3.1M
Role median: $158,906
Agency median: $153,821
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$129,425$198,264+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Meteorology pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists — about 10,000 people — is $99,070. National Aeronautics and Space Administration pays a median base salary of $158,306 for this role, 60% above that figure — about the 88th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where National Aeronautics and Space Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$53,060

$73,350

$99,070

$129,960

$161,890

National Aeronautics and Space Administration median · $158,306

The bar is the range of annual wages for Atmospheric and Space Scientists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at National Aeronautics and Space Administration is $158,906, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Meteorology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $158,906 ranks #6 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$214,025 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$175,558 · 3

Department of Transportation

$174,669 · 24

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$174,156 · 5

National Transportation Safety Board

$163,514 · 5

Department of Energy

$146,075 · 7

Department of Homeland Security

$136,199 · 6

Department of Commerce

$125,302 · 2,615

Department of Interior

$123,812 · 21

Department of Agriculture

$122,521 · 28

Median total compensation for the Meteorology role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Accounting 315
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 15
Administrative Officer 54
Aerospace Engineering 5,032
Aircraft Operation 15
Astronomy and Space Science 364
Auditing 29
Budget Analysis 376
Chemical Engineering 33
Computer Engineering 667
Computer Science 172
Contracting 834
Education Program 14
Electrical Engineering 354
Electronics Engineering 787
Electronics Technical 78
Emergency Management Specialist 19
Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 575
Engineering Technical 389
Environmental Engineering 34
Environmental Protection Specialist 50
Equal Employment Opportunity 46
Equipment Facilities, and Services 42
Equipment Services 73
Facility Operations Services 59
Financial Administration and Program 335
Financial Management 33
Financial Management Student Trainee 24
General Attorney 141
General Business and Industry 66
General Engineering 3,968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 50
General Physical Science 541
Human Resources Management 372
Industrial Hygiene 22
Industrial Property Management 19
Information Technology Management 911
Information Technology Student Trainee 19
Logistics Management 101
Management and Program Analysis 1,096
Materials Engineering 315
Mechanical Engineering 135
Medical Officer 40
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,231
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 62
Oceanography 13
Operations Research 42
Paralegal Specialist 25
Patent Attorney 20
Physics 106
Program Management 90
Psychology 17
Public Affairs 219
Quality Assurance 117
Realty 24
Safety and Occupational Health Management 67
Secretary 35
Security Administration 115
Support Services Administration 21

Record list

Employees with this title

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Scott Braun

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$198,300

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,300
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Scott Braun is a Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $198,300. They are classified at grade 15.

William Putman

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$198,200

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

William Putman holds the role of Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $198,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Ricardo Todling

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$198,200

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Ricardo Todling serves as a Meteorology based in Boulder, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Arlindo Da Silva

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Arlindo Da Silva serves as a Meteorology based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Bosilovich

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$187,693

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,693
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Michael Bosilovich serves as a Meteorology based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,693. They are classified at grade 14.

Edward Teets

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$185,738

Sub-department: Neil a Armstrong Flight Research Center
Base pay: $185,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,738
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Edwards Afb
Work state: California
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,738
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 061077029
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Edward Teets serves as a Meteorology based in Edwards Afb, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $185,738. They are classified at grade 14.

Lesley Ott

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$178,497

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lesley Ott serves as a Meteorology based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $178,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Yanqiu Zhu

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$168,502

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,502
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Yanqiu Zhu works as a Meteorology for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Yanqiu earned $168,502 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Anton Darmenov

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$164,304

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,304
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Spassov

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Anton Darmenov works as a Meteorology for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Anton earned $164,304 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Patricia Castellanos

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$158,906

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,906
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Patricia Castellanos works as a Meteorology for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Patricia earned $158,906 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Katherine Rice

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$157,031

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $156,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,031
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Annette

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,281
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN76
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Katherine Rice is a Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $157,031. They are classified at grade 14.

Nathan Arnold

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$154,109

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $153,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,109
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,509
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Nathan Arnold holds the role of Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,109. Their pay grade is 14.

Jason Roberts

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$152,821

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $152,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,821
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: Brent

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,821
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN62
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Jason Roberts is a Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2026 total compensation came to $152,821. They are classified at grade 14.

Lance Belobrajdic

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$145,052

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $145,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,052
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Gerard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,052
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,446
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Lance Belobrajdic is a Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $145,052. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Schultz

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$144,838

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $144,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,838
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,088
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN62
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Christopher Schultz works as a Meteorology for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Christopher earned $144,838 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Luke Bard

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$140,631

Sub-department: Neil a Armstrong Flight Research Center
Base pay: $140,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,631
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Edwards Afb
Work state: California
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,631
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 061077029
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Luke Bard is a Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Edwards Afb, California. 2026 total compensation came to $140,631. They are classified at grade 13.

Sarah Ringerud

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$135,464

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,464
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Sarah Ringerud is a Meteorology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $135,464. They are classified at grade 13.

Patrick Gatlin

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$134,517

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $133,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,517
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: Noel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,017
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN62
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Patrick Gatlin works as a Meteorology for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Patrick earned $134,517 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristin Smith

Meteorology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$129,425

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $128,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,425
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Ashley

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,675
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN76
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Kristin Smith works as a Meteorology for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Kristin earned $129,425 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.