Career Paths From Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

GeographersLateral Move97.7% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Geographers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Geographers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$102,040
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
AstronomersAdvancement96.6% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Astronomers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Astronomers is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 30% higher.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$128,820
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Management AnalystsCareer Change96.2% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Management Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Management Analysts is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$101,860
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsCareer Change97.8% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$78,760
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.8% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 4% higher.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$103,170
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistsAdvancement95.9% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Industrial-Organizational Psychologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Industrial-Organizational Psychologists is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 96% higher.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$193,950
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.8% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 10% higher.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$109,270
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
EconomistsAdvancement96.4% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Economists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Economists is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 26% higher.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$124,720
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Insurance UnderwritersCareer Change96.1% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Insurance Underwriters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Insurance Underwriters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 18% lower.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$81,370
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change97.5% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Economics Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Economics Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 25% higher.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$123,920
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change95.9% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Geography Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Geography Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4).
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$97,590
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Graphic DesignersCareer Change96.8% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Graphic Designers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Graphic Designers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 36% lower.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$62,960
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change95.6% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Business Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Business Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4).
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$99,080
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change95.7% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4).
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$96,870
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Survey ResearchersLateral Move96.1% skill match
Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Survey Researchers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Survey Researchers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 30% lower.
Current median salary
$99,070
Target median salary
$69,460
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.