The average salary for an astronomer in Massachusetts is around $123,110 per year.
Avg Salary
Astronomers earn an average yearly salary of $123,110.
Wages typically start from $66,070 and go up to $170,820.
65% above national average Updated in 2016
Astronomer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$82.12 per hour
$170,820 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$80.06 per hour
$166,520 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$59.19 per hour
$123,110 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level astronomer earnings begin at:
$42.83 per hour
$89,080 per year
10th percentile
Starting level astronomer earnings begin at:
$31.76 per hour
$66,070 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 11% more than similar careers in Massachusetts. On average, they make more than geospatial information scientists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Astronomer salary | $123K |
| Physicist salary | $116K |
| Nanotechnology engineer salary | $109K |
| Materials scientist salary | $106K |
| Geospatial information scientist salary | $92K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)