The annual salary statistics of astronomers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia is shown in Table 1. The wage data of astronomers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $83,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $110,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $143,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $173,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $176,280 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for astronomers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $176,280. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $143,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $83,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of astronomers from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $143,060 | 2.94% | 21.67% |
| 2021 | $138,860 | 0.99% | - |
| 2020 | $137,490 | 5.55% | - |
| 2019 | $129,860 | 0.02% | - |
| 2018 | $129,840 | -6.41% | - |
| 2017 | $138,160 | -1.98% | - |
| 2016 | $140,890 | 1.43% | - |
| 2015 | $138,870 | 8.18% | - |
| 2014 | $127,510 | 6.49% | - |
| 2013 | $119,240 | 6.02% | - |
| 2012 | $112,060 | - | - |