SOC 19-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Astronomers — Arizona
Arizona
At $129,020, median pay for Astronomers in Arizona tracks the national median of $128,820 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $129,020, median pay for Astronomers in Arizona tracks the national median of $128,820 closely. Pay ranges from under $75,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $177,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,430 to $163,020.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.33 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Arizona ranks number 2nd out of 5 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 52nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,600 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $98,430 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $129,020 | +0.2% |
| 75th | $163,020 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $177,020 | +37.4% |
| Mean | $127,790 | −0.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $129,020 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$129,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,123US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $129,020 a year, 0.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,600 to $177,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 5 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Astronomers in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $129,020, or $62.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $128,820, so pay in Arizona is 0.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $177,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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