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October 30, 2016

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Astronomer Job Description

Astronomers Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.

Astronomer Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Astronomer is $73982 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $130195. The lowest salary reported was $52204. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Astronomer is $36.79 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $64.74. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $25.96. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Astronomer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $4500 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Astronomer. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Hawaii – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Astronomer. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Hilo, Hawaii –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Astronomer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $73982 while in 2007 it was just $68609.61

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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25%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 75% of Astronomers were males while 25% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Postdoctoral Research Associate
$31,254 – $58,763

Future Jobs


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