Local Salary Data

Astronomers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$63,138
14 filings
DOL Median (Charlottesville, VA)
$63,138
vs National
-9.8%
National: $70,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,699
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$63,138
-9.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Astronomers in Charlottesville, VA earns $63,138 in nominal terms, which is 9.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,699 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Charlottesville, VA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
National Radio Astronomy Observatory$63,24023
University of Virginia$60,0005

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Astronomers make in Charlottesville, VA?

The median Astronomers salary in Charlottesville, VA is $63,138 based on 14 DOL filings.

Is Charlottesville, VA a good place to work as a Astronomers?

A Astronomers in Charlottesville, VA earns 9.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $62,699 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.