Astronomers Wages
SOC 19-2011 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Astronomers is $127,930 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $56,500 and the 90th percentile is $183,500, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
2,080
P10
$56,500
P25
$85,600
Median
$127,930
P75
$172,210
P90
$183,500
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Astronomers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,930 | $128,940 | $56,500 | $183,500 | 2,080 | — |
| 2022 | $128,330 | $127,460 | $63,390 | $181,510 | 2,160 | +0.31% |
| 2021 | $128,160 | $139,410 | $61,910 | — | 1,930 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | $119,730 | $126,250 | $62,410 | $189,690 | 1,910 | -6.58% |
Wages by State (2023)
State-level OEWS wage estimates for Astronomers. The highest median is in Massachusetts at $183,500, 43% above the U.S. median.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Mean Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $183,500 | +43.4% | $158,030 | 60 |
| Maryland | $145,600 | +13.8% | $148,400 | 710 |
| California | $138,970 | +8.6% | $145,560 | 220 |
| Virginia | $130,850 | +2.3% | $126,240 | — |
| Texas | $125,050 | -2.3% | $116,640 | 70 |
| Arizona | $113,130 | -11.6% | $120,310 | 140 |
| Hawaii | $100,850 | -21.2% | $103,970 | 110 |
| New Mexico | $91,040 | -28.8% | $94,900 | 40 |
| Washington | $81,640 | -36.2% | $96,260 | 30 |
| Colorado | — | — | — | 380 |