Astronomers salary in United States
The median astronomers salary is $128,820 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Astronomers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 3.1% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Astronomers salary FAQs
What is the average Astronomers salary in United States?
The median Astronomers salary in United States is $128,820 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of astronomerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Astronomers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $78,010 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $195,190 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $128,820.
Do Astronomers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is among the highest at $156,750, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Astronomers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.