Occupation Salary Profile

Astronomers

SOC Code: 19-2011

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

National Median (BLS)
$97,390
▲ +4.48% Nominal +1.19% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$83,500
▼ -0.23% Nominal ▼ -3.26% Real
Average Base Salary
$106,660
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
320
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Astronomers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $63,530
25th Percentile $79,600
National Median (50th Percentile) $97,390
75th Percentile $135,420
90th Percentile $173,980
P10: $63,530 P50 (Median): $97,390 P90: $173,980
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 117 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $83,500
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -0.23%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -3.26%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $66,495
25th Percentile $74,500
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $83,500
75th Percentile $100,900
90th Percentile $123,459
H-1B P10: $66,495 H-1B P50: $83,500 H-1B P90: $123,459
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Astronomers roles ($83,500) is -14.3% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($97,390).