The average salary for an astronomer in Arizona is around $103,850 per year.
Avg Salary
Astronomers earn an average yearly salary of $103,850.
Wages typically start from $75,380 and go up to $163,310.
80% above national average Updated in 2021
Astronomer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Astronomer salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
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New Mexico | $75,380 |
Hawaii | $181,950 |
California | $150,530 |
Maryland | $134,760 |
Colorado | $128,160 |
District of Columbia | $126,060 |
Massachusetts | $123,110 |
Texas | $105,110 |
Arizona | $103,850 |
How do astronomer salaries compare to similar careers?
Astronomers earn 31% more than similar careers in Arizona.
Career | Median Salary |
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Statistician salary | $99K |
Atmospheric scientist salary | $94K |
Chemist salary | $78K |
Materials scientist salary | $75K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)