Astronomer Salaries in United States
$109,934
The average salary for Astronomer jobs near United States is $109,934.*
Top Astronomer jobs near United States
View AllEducation Program Specialist (Astronomy), IS-1720-09
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
Education Program Specialist (Astronomy), IS-1720-09 Application Deadline August 24, 2026 Department National Air and Space Museum Employment Type Full Time…
$70,623 - $80,041 a year
Radio Astronomer
Computational Physics, Inc.
Washington, DC
CPI has served various U.S. Government agencies, universities, international science organizations, prime contractors, as well as commercial customers for 40…
$110,000 - $130,000 a year
Senior Specialist, Science and Innovation Programs (Space, Planetary Science, Geology, Astronomy, Astrophysics)
National Geographic Society
Washington, DC
Master’s degree in science including one or more of the following strongly preferred: including planetary science, comparative planetology, space geology, Lunar…
$65,500 - $69,000 a year
19 hours ago
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