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Top 1 cities for astronomers by average salary
| Washington, DC | $153,770 |
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Map: Astronomers salary by metro area
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Astronomers salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | 1 | $153,770 | $153,770 |
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Astronomers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $153,770 | $156,750 | $73.93 | 520 |
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Astronomers salary: questions
Where do astronomers make the most money?
In Washington, DC, with an average of $153,770 a year, among the 1 metro areas we cover.
What is the average astronomers salary in the U.S.?
$153,770 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2011.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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