Astronomers in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $142,060 | $132,170 | +7.5% vs US |
| State Rank | #3 of 6 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 170 jobs | 1,560 jobs | 10.9% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $77,940 | $37.47 |
| 25th Percentile | $97,020 | $46.65 |
| Median | $142,060 | $68.30 |
| 75th Percentile | $184,870 | $88.88 |
| 90th Percentile | $198,520 | $95.44 |