The average salary for an astronomer in California is around $150,530 per year.
Avg Salary
Astronomers earn an average yearly salary of $150,530.
Wages typically start from $80,050.
126% above national average Updated in 2021
Astronomer earnings by seniority
75th percentile
Senior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$91.32 per hour
$189,950 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$72.37 per hour
$150,530 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$49.16 per hour
$102,260 per year
10th percentile
Starting level astronomer earnings begin at:
$38.49 per hour
$80,050 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Astronomer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| 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 61% more than similar careers in California.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric scientist salary | $115K |
| Statistician salary | $102K |
| Materials scientist salary | $100K |
| Climate change analyst salary | $89K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)