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Astronomers Salary
in California

Based on 170 salary filings from the US Department of Labor for California.

$141,660
Average Salary
$142,060
Median Salary
$198,520
Max Salary
$77,940
Min Salary

Top Paying States for Astronomers

Massachusetts
70 filings
$156,870
Maryland
570 filings
$153,000
California
170 filings
$141,660
Arizona
90 filings
$131,990
Washington
40 filings
$117,600
Hawaii
140 filings
$98,800

Astronomers vs National Average

California Average$141,660
US National Average$134,430
Difference+$7,230

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