Astronomers Salary by State and Metro Area
Astronomers in the United States earn a median salary of $128,820/year ($61.94/hr). Salaries range from $78,010 to $195,190 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across 5 states and 1 metro areas where BLS publishes data.
$78K
10th percentile
$100K
25th percentile
$129K
Median
$166K
75th percentile
$195K
90th percentile
Astronomers salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $133K | $63.76/hr | 980 |
| Arizona | $129K | $62.03/hr | 100 |
| Virginia | $129K | $61.99/hr | , |
| California | $124K | $59.39/hr | 110 |
| Hawaii | $102K | $49.04/hr | 100 |
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $157K | 520 |