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Compare Astronomers salaries across 5 states
Compare Astronomers salaries across all 50 states. Click any state for the full breakdown.
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $132,620 | $144,760 | 980 |
| 2 | Arizona | $129,020 | $127,790 | 100 |
| 3 | Virginia | $128,930 | $132,650 | N/A |
| 4 | California | $123,540 | $128,340 | 110 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $102,000 | $102,140 | 100 |
Gross salary only tells half the story. State income taxes vary from 0% to 13.3%, dramatically affecting your take-home pay. See exactly what a Astronomers keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. After-tax figures use IRS federal brackets and state income tax rates for all 50 states.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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