Astronomers and Physicists Wages
SOC 19-2010 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Astronomers and Physicists is $149,530 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $78,580 and the 90th percentile is $226,850, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
20,430
P10
$78,580
P25
$109,100
Median
$149,530
P75
$183,500
P90
$226,850
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Astronomers and Physicists have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,530 | $155,280 | $78,580 | $226,850 | 20,430 | — |
| 2022 | $139,220 | $147,800 | $73,380 | $216,690 | 21,000 | -6.89% |
| 2021 | $147,450 | $150,510 | $77,020 | — | 21,950 | +5.91% |
| 2020 | $128,950 | $136,480 | $66,600 | $207,830 | 18,080 | -12.55% |