Astronomer Salary in the US
$90,470
per year
per month
$7,540
per month
per year
Bonus
$4,600/year
Bonus
$380/month
Astronomer - Average Salary
The average salary for an Astronomer is $90,470 per year ($7,540 per month), which is $36,980 (+69%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
An Astronomer can expect an average starting salary of $54,560. The highest salaries can exceed $146,320.
An Astronomer can expect an average starting salary of $54,560. The highest salaries can exceed $146,320.
$54,560
Low
$90,470
Average salary
$146,320
High
$4,550
Low
$7,540
Average salary
$12,190
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $79,200 $158,320 | ||
| Salary | $54,560 - 146,320 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 12,000 | |
| Total Pay | $54,560 - 158,320 |
$0 $6,600 $13,190 | ||
| Salary | $4,550 - 12,190 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 1,000 | |
| Total Pay | $4,550 - 13,190 |
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Astronomer Salary Range
Astronomer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Astronomer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $75,330 per year. A mid level Astronomer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $86,680, while a Senior Astronomer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $98,320. Astronomers with more than 20 years of experience earn $123,440 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Astronomer
| Late Career | ▲ +36% |
| Senior | ▲ +9% |
| Average Salary | $90,470/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -17% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
18%
18%
Male
82%
82%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Astronomer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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