Astronomers
Occupation
$132,170
National Median Salary
$63.54
Median Hourly Wage
1,560
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+25.4%
10 Year Change
$105,410
2014 Median
$132,170
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Astronomers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $174,370 | 490 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $171,910 | 500 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $128,450 | 660 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $128,450 | 660 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $128,450 | 660 |
Top Paying States for Astronomers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $189,430 | 70 |
| Maryland | $157,980 | 570 |
| California | $142,060 | 170 |
| Arizona | $125,480 | 90 |
| Washington | $103,980 | 40 |
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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
