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Astronomers salary by location

National median: $128,820 (2025 OEWS). Percentages below describe each area's published median against that national figure.
LocationTypeMedianvs nationalEmploymentYear
Washington, DCmetropolitan$156,750+21.7%5202025
MDstate$132,620+2.9%9802025
AZstate$129,020+0.2%1002025
VAstate$128,930+0.1%—2025
CAstate$123,540−4.1%1102025
HIstate$102,000−20.8%1002025