What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Rocket Science?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Rocket Science jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (69.6% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $82,071 $6,839 $1,578 $39.46 Whitehorse, YT $81,549 $6,795 $1,568 $39.21 Carcross, YT $81,501 $6,791 $1,567 $39.18 Haines Junction, YT $81,223 $6,768 $1,561 $39.05 North Cowichan, BC $80,984 $6,748 $1,557 $38.93 Duncan, BC $80,672 $6,722 $1,551 $38.78 Oak Bay, BC $80,526 $6,710 $1,548 $38.71 Victoria, BC $80,184 $6,682 $1,542 $38.55 Alberton, PE $79,436 $6,619 $1,527 $38.19 Courtenay, BC $79,223 $6,601 $1,523 $38.09

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Q: How much does a Rocket Science make?

The average annual pay for a rocket science in the United States is $48,391 a year — that works out to approximately $23.26 an hour. The middle 80% of Rocket Sciences earn between $35,500 (10th percentile) and $65,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Rocket Science Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Rocket Science in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Embedded Software Engineer Qualcomm at $104,992 (217.0%) above Rocket Science. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Embedded Software Engineer Qualcomm $153,383 $12,781 $2,949 $73.74 Swe $118,674 $9,889 $2,282 $57.05 Sonoran Technology $56,940 $4,745 $1,095 $27.38 Flight Navigator $47,665 $3,972 $916 $22.92 Firearm Engineer $42,520 $3,543 $817 $20.44

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Rocket Science Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$48,391

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Ohio

$46,741

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How much does a Rocket Science make?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Rocket Science in the United States is $48,391 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.26 an hour. This is the equivalent of $930/week or $4,032/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $79,000 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Rocket Science salaries currently range between $38,500 (25th percentile) to $52,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $65,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Rocket Science varies greatly (by as much as 13500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Rocket Science in your area makes on average $46,741 per year, or $1,650 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $48,391. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Rocket Science salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Rocket Science jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Rocket Science Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Rocket Science job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $33,110 (68.4%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $33,680 (69.6%) above the $48,391 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Rocket Science appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Rocket Science role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$82,071	$6,839	$1,578	$39.46
Whitehorse, YT	$81,549	$6,795	$1,568	$39.21
Carcross, YT	$81,501	$6,791	$1,567	$39.18
Haines Junction, YT	$81,223	$6,768	$1,561	$39.05
North Cowichan, BC	$80,984	$6,748	$1,557	$38.93
Duncan, BC	$80,672	$6,722	$1,551	$38.78
Oak Bay, BC	$80,526	$6,710	$1,548	$38.71
Victoria, BC	$80,184	$6,682	$1,542	$38.55
Alberton, PE	$79,436	$6,619	$1,527	$38.19
Courtenay, BC	$79,223	$6,601	$1,523	$38.09

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Rocket Science Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Rocket Science category.

For example Embedded Software Engineer Qualcomm jobs pay as much as $104,992 (217.0%) more than the average Rocket Science salary of $48,391. If you're qualified, finding work as a Embedded Software Engineer Qualcomm may help you make more money than that of the average Rocket Science position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Embedded Software Engineer Qualcomm	$153,383	$12,781	$2,949	$73.74
Swe	$118,674	$9,889	$2,282	$57.05
Sonoran Technology	$56,940	$4,745	$1,095	$27.38
Flight Navigator	$47,665	$3,972	$916	$22.92
Firearm Engineer	$42,520	$3,543	$817	$20.44

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Infographic detailing Rocket Science salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $48,391 per year or $23.26 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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