Astronomers in Washington
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Washington | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $103,980 | $132,170 | -21.3% vs US |
| State Rank | #5 of 6 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 40 jobs | 1,560 jobs | 2.6% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Washington
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $70,400 | $33.85 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,460 | $40.13 |
| Median | $103,980 | $49.99 |
| 75th Percentile | $177,260 | $85.22 |
| 90th Percentile | $184,370 | $88.64 |