DOL Median (Maryland)
$71,000
vs National
+1.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,944
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,000
+1.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Maryland earns $71,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.4% 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 $60,944 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AURA/Space Telescope Science Institute | $93,306 | 48 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | $79,000 | 8 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $74,200 | 7 |
| George Mason University | $70,000 | 3 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $70,000 | 48 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | $63,761 | 6 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $62,229 | 7 |
| University of Maryland Medical System | $45,469 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC) | N/A | 1 |
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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 Maryland
Cardiologists · $640,000Physicians, All Other · $315,000Family Medicine Physicians · $242,500Physicians, Pathologists · $239,200Neurologists · $222,855Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Astronomers make in Maryland?
The median Astronomers salary in Maryland is $71,000 based on 66 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Maryland earns 1.4% more than the national median of $70,000, or $60,944 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.