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Astronomers Salary by City (2026)

3 metro areas · National average: $141,060 · Source: BLS OEWS

The table below shows Astronomers salaries across 3 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.

Metro Area Mean Annual
Boston, MA $156,330
Washington, DC $152,320
Seattle, WA $114,530