DOL Median (Colorado)
$70,028
vs National
0%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,377
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,028
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
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No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Colorado earns $70,028 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,377 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY | $219,500 | 3 |
| Association of Universities For Research In Astronomy | $84,935 | 40 |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $82,326 | 2 |
| Southwest Research Institute | $75,000 | 26 |
| University of Colorado | $67,717 | 34 |
| Yale University | $55,750 | 9 |
| ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY / GEMINI OBSERVATORY | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Colorado?
The median Astronomers salary in Colorado is $70,028 based on 43 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Colorado earns 0% more than the national median of $70,000, or $66,377 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.