Astronomers Salary
BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 5 reporting states. Tax year 2026.
Quick answer
According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median astronomers in the US earns $128,820 per year (2,120 employed). Gross pay is highest in Maryland ($132,620) and lowest in Hawaii ($102,000) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.
Astronomers pay by stategross median vs take-home
| State | Median wage | After taxes | Monthly net | Kept | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomers in Maryland | $132,620 | $95,908 | $7,992 | 72.3% | 980 |
| Astronomers in Arizona | $129,020 | $96,435 | $8,036 | 74.7% | 100 |
| Astronomers in Virginia | $128,930 | $92,790 | $7,733 | 72% | — |
| Astronomers in California | $123,540 | $88,446 | $7,371 | 71.6% | 110 |
| Astronomers in Hawaii | $102,000 | $74,365 | $6,197 | 72.9% | 100 |
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