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 States2025
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median128,820 USD
Average132,920 USD
Middle 50%99,920 USD - 166,000 USD
Decile range78,010 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile78,010 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median129,020 USD
Average127,790 USD
Middle 50%98,430 USD - 163,020 USD
Decile range75,600 USD - 177,020 USD
Bottom decile75,600 USD
Top decile177,020 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median123,540 USD
Average128,340 USD
Middle 50%76,020 USD - 182,780 USD
Decile range76,020 USD - 195,190 USD
Bottom decile76,020 USD
Top decile195,190 USD
🇺🇸 Hawaii2025
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median102,000 USD
Average102,140 USD
Middle 50%78,090 USD - 122,490 USD
Decile range71,590 USD - 139,720 USD
Bottom decile71,590 USD
Top decile139,720 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2025
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median132,620 USD
Average144,760 USD
Middle 50%102,910 USD - 175,720 USD
Decile range83,200 USD - 214,450 USD
Bottom decile83,200 USD
Top decile214,450 USD
🇺🇸 Virginia2025
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median128,930 USD
Average132,650 USD
Middle 50%110,170 USD - 150,160 USD
Decile range94,710 USD - 175,560 USD
Bottom decile94,710 USD
Top decile175,560 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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