Astronomers Salary by City

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas

Top-paying metros for Astronomers

Metro areaMedian salaryEmployed
Boston, MA-NH $189,430 60
Massachusetts $189,430 70
Maryland $157,980 570
Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980 440
California $142,060 170
Arizona $125,480 90

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      AZ
      Metro areaMedian salaryEmployed
      Arizona $125,480 90
      CA
      Metro areaMedian salaryEmployed
      California $142,060 170
      DC
      Metro areaMedian salaryEmployed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980 440
      HI
      Metro areaMedian salaryEmployed
      Hawaii / Kauai $103,470 90
      Hawaii $103,000 140
      MA
      Metro areaMedian salaryEmployed
      Boston, MA-NH $189,430 60
      Massachusetts $189,430 70
      MD
      Metro areaMedian salaryEmployed
      Maryland $157,980 570
      WA
      Metro areaMedian salaryEmployed
      Washington $103,980 40
      Seattle, WA $83,460 40