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 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
🇺🇸 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
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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