The average salary for an astronomer in Colorado is around $107,580 per year.
Avg Salary
Astronomers earn an average yearly salary of $107,580.
Wages typically start from $65,590 and go up to $169,720.
57% above national average Updated in 2016
Astronomer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$81.60 per hour
$169,720 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$68.76 per hour
$143,020 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$51.72 per hour
$107,580 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$37.36 per hour
$77,710 per year
10th percentile
Starting level astronomer earnings begin at:
$31.53 per hour
$65,590 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Astronomer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $91,620 |
| New Mexico | $73,130 |
| Maryland | $127,030 |
| District of Columbia | $126,060 |
| Massachusetts | $123,110 |
| California | $117,700 |
| Hawaii | $107,950 |
| Colorado | $107,580 |
| Texas | $103,370 |
How do astronomer salaries compare to similar careers?
Astronomers earn about the same as related careers in Colorado. On average, they make less than geologists but more than atmospheric scientists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Geologist salary | $100K |
| Astronomer salary | $108K |
| Materials scientist salary | $120K |
| Nanotechnology engineer salary | $105K |
| Physicist salary | $97K |
| Atmospheric scientist salary | $96K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)