Astronomers salary
The BLS estimates 2,120 Astronomers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $128,820 (May 2025, SOC 19-2011).
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,120 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
$78K
P10
$100K
P25
$129K
MEDIAN
$166K
P75
$195K
P90
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$78,010P25$99,920MEDIAN$128,820P75$166,000P90$195,190
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What is the median Astronomers salary in the U.S.?
$128,820 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $99,920–$166,000.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.