Astronomers in Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | National (All Industries) | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $171,910 | $132,170 | +30.1% vs National |
| Industry Rank | #2 of 7 industries | Top 5 paying industry | |
| Employment | 500 jobs | 1,560 jobs | 32.1% of all Astronomers jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | |