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
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🇺🇸 United States2020
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median119,730 USD
Average126,250 USD
Middle 50%79,930 USD - 166,710 USD
Decile range62,410 USD - 189,690 USD
Bottom decile62,410 USD
Top decile189,690 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
19-2011SOC 2018 19-2011
GroupAll
Median170,800 USD
Average181,360 USD
Middle 50%138,400 USD - N/A
Decile range80,170 USD - N/A
Bottom decile80,170 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018
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