Astronomers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $83,460 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.13
10th percentile $70,400
90th percentile $184,370
Employed locally 40
National median $132,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,400
    25th
    $83,460
    50th (median)
    $83,460
    75th
    $180,880
    90th
    $184,370

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Astronomers salary vs area income 74% Median Astronomers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Astronomers

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Nearby metros — Astronomers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Washington $103,980
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $103,470
    Hawaii $103,000

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,500
    Biological Technicians $58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Astronomers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Astronomers in Seattle, WA is $40.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.64 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Astronomers salaries?

    The median Astronomers salary in Seattle, WA is 36.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Astronomers (10th percentile) earn around $70,400 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,460.