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 States2021
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median128,160 USD
Average139,410 USD
Middle 50%80,110 USD - 172,490 USD
Decile range61,910 USD - N/A
Bottom decile61,910 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median103,850 USD
Average115,680 USD
Middle 50%95,310 USD - 149,410 USD
Decile range75,380 USD - 163,310 USD
Bottom decile75,380 USD
Top decile163,310 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median150,530 USD
Average175,820 USD
Middle 50%102,260 USD - 189,950 USD
Decile range80,050 USD - N/A
Bottom decile80,050 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median128,160 USD
Average139,400 USD
Middle 50%96,160 USD - 166,490 USD
Decile range62,690 USD - N/A
Bottom decile62,690 USD
🇺🇸 Hawaii2021
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median181,950 USD
Average158,480 USD
Middle 50%101,960 USD - 191,080 USD
Decile range70,520 USD - 200,200 USD
Bottom decile70,520 USD
Top decile200,200 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2021
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median134,760 USD
Average129,900 USD
Middle 50%103,690 USD - 170,480 USD
Decile range75,780 USD - 172,490 USD
Bottom decile75,780 USD
Top decile172,490 USD
🇺🇸 New Mexico2021
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median75,380 USD
Average78,680 USD
Middle 50%61,910 USD - 78,730 USD
Decile range59,800 USD - 107,640 USD
Bottom decile59,800 USD
Top decile107,640 USD
🇺🇸 Texas2021
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median105,110 USD
Average101,960 USD
Middle 50%64,580 USD - 134,180 USD
Decile range39,800 USD - 172,490 USD
Bottom decile39,800 USD
Top decile172,490 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018
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