The salary statistics and trend of astronomers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare astronomers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $59,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $77,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $103,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $145,790 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $188,130 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for astronomers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) astronomers is $188,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $103,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent astronomers is $59,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of astronomers in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $103,930 | -9.24% | 9.68% |
| 2016 | $113,530 | -3.58% | - |
| 2015 | $117,600 | 3.62% | - |
| 2014 | $113,340 | 7.86% | - |
| 2013 | $104,430 | 10.11% | - |
| 2012 | $93,870 | - | - |
The average salaries of astronomers in three industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of astronomers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
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