The average salary for an astronomer in Hawaii is around $107,950 per year.
Avg Salary
Astronomers earn an average yearly salary of $107,950.
Wages typically start from $55,030.
75% above national average Updated in 2018
Astronomer earnings by seniority
75th percentile
Senior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$86.22 per hour
$179,340 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$51.90 per hour
$107,950 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$32.71 per hour
$68,040 per year
10th percentile
Starting level astronomer earnings begin at:
$26.46 per hour
$55,030 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 14% more than similar careers in Hawaii. On average, they make more than nanotechnology engineers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Astronomer salary | $108K |
| Natural sciences manager salary | $112K |
| Geologist salary | $98K |
| Atmospheric scientist salary | $104K |
| Nanotechnology engineer salary | $100K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)