The salary statistics and trend of astronomers and physicists in the industry of educational services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare astronomers and physicist salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $134,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for astronomers and physicists in the industry of educational 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 and physicists is $134,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent astronomers and physicists is $43,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of astronomers and physicists in the industry of Educational Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,010 | -1.12% | -18.20% |
| 2016 | $68,770 | 4.25% | - |
| 2015 | $65,850 | -1.49% | - |
| 2014 | $66,830 | -6.73% | - |
| 2013 | $71,330 | -12.70% | - |
| 2012 | $80,390 | - | - |
The average salaries of astronomers and physicists in seven industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of astronomers and physicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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