DOL Median (New York)
$62,100
vs National
-11.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,640
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,100
-11.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in New York earns $62,100 in nominal terms, which is 11.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,640 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Simons Foundation | $135,000 | 5 |
| American Museum of Natural History | $84,125 | 1 |
| New York University | $65,000 | 4 |
| Cornell University | $64,593 | 11 |
| Columbia University | $59,050 | 2 |
| W.M. Rice University | $55,000 | 3 |
| Barnard College | $54,912 | 3 |
| University of Rochester | $53,000 | 4 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $49,307 | 3 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $48,402 | 1 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in New York?
The median Astronomers salary in New York is $62,100 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in New York earns 11.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $49,640 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.