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 States2022
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median128,330 USD
Average127,460 USD
Middle 50%83,980 USD - 166,020 USD
Decile range63,390 USD - 181,510 USD
Bottom decile63,390 USD
Top decile181,510 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median137,780 USD
Average145,370 USD
Middle 50%110,620 USD - 171,250 USD
Decile range81,830 USD - 208,450 USD
Bottom decile81,830 USD
Top decile208,450 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2022
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median103,680 USD
Average121,290 USD
Middle 50%63,730 USD - 163,760 USD
Decile range33,280 USD - 216,700 USD
Bottom decile33,280 USD
Top decile216,700 USD
🇺🇸 Maryland2022
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median139,140 USD
Average141,880 USD
Middle 50%109,040 USD - 168,010 USD
Decile range73,100 USD - 177,110 USD
Bottom decile73,100 USD
Top decile177,110 USD
🇺🇸 Massachusetts2022
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median176,280 USD
Average167,590 USD
Middle 50%157,090 USD - 189,340 USD
Decile range114,310 USD - 197,450 USD
Bottom decile114,310 USD
Top decile197,450 USD
🇺🇸 New Mexico2022
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median86,990 USD
Average86,490 USD
Middle 50%63,300 USD - 94,120 USD
Decile range63,300 USD - 118,710 USD
Bottom decile63,300 USD
Top decile118,710 USD
🇺🇸 Texas2022
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median109,030 USD
Average105,080 USD
Middle 50%69,960 USD - 137,130 USD
Decile range41,600 USD - 171,370 USD
Bottom decile41,600 USD
Top decile171,370 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018
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