Profession
Astronomers
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median127,930 USD
Average128,940 USD
Middle 50%85,600 USD - 172,210 USD
Decile range56,500 USD - 183,500 USD
Bottom decile56,500 USD
Top decile183,500 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median113,130 USD
Average120,310 USD
Middle 50%101,020 USD - 135,850 USD
Decile range77,650 USD - 167,630 USD
Bottom decile77,650 USD
Top decile167,630 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median138,970 USD
Average145,560 USD
Middle 50%114,520 USD - 178,640 USD
Decile range83,580 USD - 201,370 USD
Bottom decile83,580 USD
Top decile201,370 USD
🇺🇸 Hawaii2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median100,850 USD
Average103,970 USD
Middle 50%84,530 USD - 128,940 USD
Decile range78,270 USD - 137,120 USD
Bottom decile78,270 USD
Top decile137,120 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median145,600 USD
Average148,400 USD
Middle 50%126,940 USD - 175,830 USD
Decile range76,810 USD - 200,760 USD
Bottom decile76,810 USD
Top decile200,760 USD
🇺🇸 Massachusetts2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median183,500 USD
Average158,030 USD
Middle 50%94,820 USD - 194,230 USD
Decile range74,030 USD - 201,490 USD
Bottom decile74,030 USD
Top decile201,490 USD
🇺🇸 New Mexico2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median91,040 USD
Average94,900 USD
Middle 50%76,630 USD - 94,130 USD
Decile range76,630 USD - 140,610 USD
Bottom decile76,630 USD
Top decile140,610 USD
🇺🇸 Texas2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median125,050 USD
Average116,640 USD
Middle 50%73,180 USD - 147,780 USD
Decile range45,420 USD - 183,500 USD
Bottom decile45,420 USD
Top decile183,500 USD
🇺🇸 Virginia2023
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median130,850 USD
Average126,240 USD
Middle 50%97,940 USD - 162,610 USD
Decile range78,600 USD - 163,220 USD
Bottom decile78,600 USD
Top decile163,220 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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