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Astronomers Salary by State (2024)

Compare Astronomers salaries across 6 states

$136,988
National Average (Median)
$189,430
Highest: Massachusetts
$103,000
Lowest: Hawaii

Top 5 Highest-Paying States

#1
Massachusetts
$189,430
#2
Maryland
$157,980
#3
California
$142,060
#4
Arizona
$125,480
#5
Washington
$103,980

Astronomers Salary in All 6 States

# State Median Salary Mean Salary Employment
1 Massachusetts $189,430 $156,870 70
2 Maryland $157,980 $153,000 570
3 California $142,060 $141,660 170
4 Arizona $125,480 $131,990 90
5 Washington $103,980 $117,600 40
6 Hawaii $103,000 $98,800 140

Data Source & Methodology

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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