DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$56,250
vs National
-19.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,839
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,250
-19.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Pennsylvania earns $56,250 in nominal terms, which is 19.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,839 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | $71,000 | 1 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | $64,000 | 3 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $55,692 | 17 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Pennsylvania?
The median Astronomers salary in Pennsylvania is $56,250 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Pennsylvania earns 19.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $58,839 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.