Remote sensing scientists earned an average salary of $127,031 in April 2025, according to ZipRecruiter. Salaries typically ranged from $83,500 to $171,000, depending on education, level of experience, and geographic location.
The U.S. Department of Labor includes remote sensing scientists and technologists in the category of physical scientists, all other. As of May 2023, physical scientists earned a mean salary of $119,050. The lowest 10 percent earned $59,590 or less and the top 10 percent earned $183,500 or more. Those employed in scientific research and development services earned the highest median wages, $141,640 annually, whereas those employed in colleges, universities, and professional schools earned the lowest median wage, $76,530 per year.
Employment benefits usually include paid vacation, holiday, and sick time; insurance; and pension plans.
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