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Astronomers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$128,340
-7.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$61.70
 
10th Percentile
$76,020
Entry level
90th Percentile
$195,190
Senior level
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Salary Range

Astronomers in California earn between $76,020 and $195,190, with a mean of $128,340. The national average for this role is $138,740.

$128,340 mean
10th Percentile$76,02090th Percentile$195,190

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$128,340
National Average$138,740
Maryland$144,760
Virginia$132,650
Arizona$127,790
Hawaii$102,140
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.