DOL Median (Arizona)
$60,000
vs National
-14.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,351
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Arizona earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,351 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY | $219,500 | 3 |
| Association of Universities For Research In Astronomy | $84,935 | 40 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | $82,721 | 21 |
| Planetary Science Institute | $62,552 | 6 |
| Arizona State University | $62,500 | 14 |
| The University of Arizona | $60,000 | 26 |
| ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRON | $59,339 | 6 |
| Lowell Observatory | $55,744 | 4 |
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MT HAMILTON, CA · $108,300Baltimore, MA · $98,911Greenbelt, MA · $96,611Mountain View, CA · $95,400Palo Alto, CA · $89,000Top-Paying Roles in Arizona
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How much does a Astronomers make in Arizona?
The median Astronomers salary in Arizona is $60,000 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Arizona earns 14.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $55,351 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.