The salary statistics and trend of astronomers in the industry of educational services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare astronomers salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,870 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $144,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for astronomers 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 is $144,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $73,870. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent astronomers is $46,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of astronomers in the industry of Educational Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,870 | -1.22% | -5.41% |
| 2016 | $74,770 | 2.77% | - |
| 2015 | $72,700 | 2.09% | - |
| 2014 | $71,180 | -21.85% | - |
| 2013 | $86,730 | 10.22% | - |
| 2012 | $77,870 | - | - |
The average salaries of astronomers in six industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of astronomers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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