Astronomers Salary in Baltimore, MD - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Baltimore, MD)

$79,055

vs National

+12.9%

National: $70,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$67,858

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$79,055

+12.9% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$70,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Astronomers in Baltimore, MD earns $79,055 in nominal terms, which is 12.9% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,858 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Baltimore, MD

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
AURA/Space Telescope Science Institute	$93,306	48
University of Maryland Baltimore County	$79,000	8
The Johns Hopkins University	$63,761	6
Johns Hopkins University	$62,229	7
University of Maryland Medical System	$45,469	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Astronomers make in Baltimore, MD?

The median Astronomers salary in Baltimore, MD is $79,055 based on 40 DOL filings.

Is Baltimore, MD a good place to work as a Astronomers?

A Astronomers in Baltimore, MD earns 12.9% more than the national median of $70,000, or $67,858 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.