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Salary · Massachusetts · BLS OEWS May 2024

Astronomers Salary in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, astronomers earn a median of $189,430 per year.

Median (Massachusetts)
$189,430
Bottom 10%
$75,740
Top 10%
$205,630
Employed in Massachusetts
70

How Massachusetts compares

Refit analysis ·In Massachusetts, astronomers earn a median of $189,430 — 43% above the national median of $132,170. Locally the range runs $75,740 to $205,630. About 70 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Massachusetts ranks #1 of 6 states for astronomers pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 70 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$132,170
US bottom 10%
$70,730
US top 10%
$191,880

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Science
  • Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning

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