Astronomers Salary in BERKELEY, CA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)

$69,250

vs National

-1.1%

National: $70,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$50,000

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$69,250

-1.1% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$70,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Astronomers in BERKELEY, CA earns $69,250 in nominal terms, which is 1.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,000 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory	$124,392	1
University of California, Berkeley	$69,250	40
National Radio Astronomy Observatory	$63,240	23

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Astronomers make in BERKELEY, CA?

The median Astronomers salary in BERKELEY, CA is $69,250 based on 32 DOL filings.

Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Astronomers?

A Astronomers in BERKELEY, CA earns 1.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $50,000 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.