Outpaid

Aura/space Telescope Science Institute
Astronomers salary
in Baltimore, MD

Aura/space Telescope Science Institute filed a median base wage of $83,032 across 5 certified LCA filings for Astronomers (SOC 19-2011) in Baltimore, MD. The middle half ran $74,258–$120,443.

Aura/space Telescope Science Institute · Astronomers · Baltimore, MD · DOL FILINGS
Median
$83,032
25th pct
$74,258
75th pct
$120,443
90th pct
$128,164
5 DOL FILINGS · RANGE $74,258–$133,312▬ BLS OEWS MD, ALL EMPLOYERS · P25 $102,910 · MEDIAN $132,620 · P75 $175,720
P25 $74.3KMEDIAN $83.0KP75 · ASK $120K$74.3K$133K
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RECENT FILINGS · PUBLIC DOL CASE NUMBERS

I-200-26107-806163Level IV$133,312
I-200-26107-806160Level III$120,443
I-200-26140-933406Level I$83,032
I-200-26141-939097Level I$74,258
I-200-26135-918038Level I$74,258

SAME ROLE, OTHER AURA/SPACE TELESCOPE SCIENCE INSTITUTE WORKSITES

BY DOL WAGE LEVEL (APPROXIMATE SENIORITY)

LEVEL I · 0–2 YRS*
$74,258
3 filings
LEVEL II · 3–5 YRS*
—
0 filings
LEVEL III · 6–9 YRS*
—
1 filings
LEVEL IV · 10+ YRS*
—
1 filings

*Levels are set by the job’s requirements, not the worker’s years; the year bands are an approximate guide. Medians shown only with 3+ filings from Aura/space Telescope Science Institute.

Questions

How much does Aura/space Telescope Science Institute pay Astronomers in Baltimore, MD?

Across 5 certified DOL filings for visa-sponsored Astronomers positions in Baltimore, MD, Aura/space Telescope Science Institute filed a median base wage of $83,032. The middle half ran $74,258 to $120,443, and the 90th percentile was $128,164.

Does this include bonus or stock?

No. LCA filings report the base wage offered for a position. Bonus, equity and benefits are not included, so total compensation is usually higher at large tech employers.

Is this every Aura/space Telescope Science Institute employee?

No. Employers file an LCA for each position they sponsor on an H-1B or similar visa. These are real government filings, but they don't cover employees who didn't need visa sponsorship.

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Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = midpoint of the filed base-wage range, annualized (base pay, not bonus or equity). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the state. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.