How much does a Astronomers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

Astronomers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $103,470 -21.7% vs national

Median hourly $49.75

10th percentile $74,460

90th percentile $132,350

Employed locally 90

National median $132,170

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Astronomers

Hawaii / Kauai

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$74,460

25th

$76,180

50th (median)

$103,470

75th

$126,150

90th

$132,350

Top-paying metros for Astronomers

Metro area	Median salary
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$189,430
Massachusetts	$189,430
Maryland	$157,980
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$157,980
California	$142,060
Arizona	$125,480

Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

Occupation	Median salary
Biological Technicians	$43,060
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$46,010
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$56,490
Biological Scientists, All Other	$90,700
Conservation Scientists	$82,280
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$87,220

Frequently asked questions

How much do Astronomers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

The median hourly wage for Astronomers in Hawaii / Kauai is $49.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.17 or more per hour.

Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Astronomers salaries?

The median Astronomers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 21.7% below the national median of $132,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Astronomers in Hawaii / Kauai?

Entry-level Astronomers (10th percentile) earn around $74,460 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,180.