The average salary for an astronomer in Arizona is around $103,850 per year.
Avg Salary
Astronomers earn an average yearly salary of $103,850.
Wages typically start from $75,380 and go up to $163,310.
80% above national average Updated in 2021
Astronomer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$78.51 per hour
$163,310 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$71.83 per hour
$149,410 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$49.93 per hour
$103,850 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$45.82 per hour
$95,310 per year
10th percentile
Starting level astronomer earnings begin at:
$36.24 per hour
$75,380 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Astronomer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | $75,380 |
| Hawaii | $181,950 |
| California | $150,530 |
| Maryland | $134,760 |
| Colorado | $128,160 |
| District of Columbia | $126,060 |
| Massachusetts | $123,110 |
| Texas | $105,110 |
| Arizona | $103,850 |
How do astronomer salaries compare to similar careers?
Astronomers earn 31% more than similar careers in Arizona.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Statistician salary | $99K |
| Atmospheric scientist salary | $94K |
| Chemist salary | $78K |
| Materials scientist salary | $75K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)