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Astronomers Salary in Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$132,650
-4.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$63.77
 
10th Percentile
$94,710
Entry level
90th Percentile
$175,560
Senior level
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Salary Range

Astronomers in Virginia earn between $94,710 and $175,560, with a mean of $132,650. The national average for this role is $138,740.

$132,650 mean
10th Percentile$94,71090th Percentile$175,560

How Virginia Compares

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

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