Astronomers and Physicists

Occupation

$166,290
National Median Salary
$79.95
Median Hourly Wage
22,900
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$78,590
$113,860
$166,290
$210,260
>$210,260

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+52.2%
10 Year Change
$109,290
2014 Median
$166,290
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Astronomers and Physicists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals $236,130 180
Offices of Physicians $225,930 820
Ambulatory Health Care Services $225,930 970
Hospitals $222,390 1,610
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $221,230 1,430

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Detailed Astronomers and Physicists Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Astronomers $132,170
Physicists $166,290

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Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals Offices of Physicians Ambulatory Health Care Services Hospitals General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Employment Services Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Outpatient Care Centers Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Temporary Help Services Administrative and Support Services Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing