The salary statistics and trend of astronomers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $59,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $102,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $140,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $168,460 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for astronomers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $168,460. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $102,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent astronomers is $59,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of astronomers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $102,080 | -9.52% | 8.04% |
| 2016 | $111,800 | -2.65% | - |
| 2015 | $114,760 | 1.24% | - |
| 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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