DOL Median (Texas)
$60,689
vs National
-13.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,468
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,689
-13.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Texas earns $60,689 in nominal terms, which is 13.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,468 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Research Institute | $75,000 | 26 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $55,078 | 9 |
| W.M. Rice University | $55,000 | 3 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | $51,438 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | $45,000 | 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 Texas
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How much does a Astronomers make in Texas?
The median Astronomers salary in Texas is $60,689 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Texas earns 13.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $65,468 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.