DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$80,000
vs National
+14.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,608
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
+14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Massachusetts earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,608 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AURA/Space Telescope Science Institute | $93,306 | 48 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | $82,721 | 21 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | $79,000 | 8 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $74,200 | 7 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $70,000 | 48 |
| Trustees of Boston University | $69,500 | 1 |
| Harvard University | $69,500 | 12 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | $63,761 | 6 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Massachusetts?
The median Astronomers salary in Massachusetts is $80,000 based on 45 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Massachusetts earns 14.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $54,608 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.