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 States2024
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median132,170 USD
Average134,430 USD
Middle 50%94,990 USD - 177,690 USD
Decile range70,730 USD - 191,880 USD
Bottom decile70,730 USD
Top decile191,880 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median125,480 USD
Average131,990 USD
Middle 50%103,680 USD - 164,630 USD
Decile range79,670 USD - 170,220 USD
Bottom decile79,670 USD
Top decile170,220 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median142,060 USD
Average141,660 USD
Middle 50%97,020 USD - 184,870 USD
Decile range77,940 USD - 198,520 USD
Bottom decile77,940 USD
Top decile198,520 USD
🇺🇸 Hawaii2024
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median103,000 USD
Average98,800 USD
Middle 50%74,860 USD - 126,150 USD
Decile range73,260 USD - 132,350 USD
Bottom decile73,260 USD
Top decile132,350 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2024
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median157,980 USD
Average153,000 USD
Middle 50%130,750 USD - 185,810 USD
Decile range79,630 USD - 191,880 USD
Bottom decile79,630 USD
Top decile191,880 USD
🇺🇸 Massachusetts2024
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median189,430 USD
Average156,870 USD
Middle 50%96,930 USD - 200,180 USD
Decile range75,740 USD - 205,630 USD
Bottom decile75,740 USD
Top decile205,630 USD
🇺🇸 Washington2024
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median103,980 USD
Average117,600 USD
Middle 50%83,460 USD - 177,260 USD
Decile range70,400 USD - 184,370 USD
Bottom decile70,400 USD
Top decile184,370 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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