Astronomers salary
The median pay for astronomers in the United States is $128,820 a year. About 2,120 people hold this job.
- 10th percentile
- $78,010
- 25th percentile
- $99,920
- Median percentile
- $128,820
- 75th percentile
- $166,000
- 90th percentile
- $195,190
Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience. BLS does not report experience, so reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only a rough guide. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How to become: education, skills and job outlook
By state
- Maryland $132,620
- Arizona $129,020
- California $123,540
- Hawaii $102,000
By metro area
- Washington, DC $156,750