Astronomers Salary in Maryland
Astronomers in Maryland earn a median of $132,620 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($128,820)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 5
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,200; the top 10% earn over $214,450. Nationally the range is $78,010 to $195,190.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$128,800 median in Maryland
- Physicists$174,390 median in Maryland
- Mathematicians$131,810 median in Maryland
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$110,510 median in Maryland
- Industrial Ecologists$84,190 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$121,680 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Astronomers pay in Maryland
How much do astronomers make in Maryland?
The median is $132,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,200 and the top 10% earn over $214,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for astronomers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 5 (+3% vs. the national median of $128,820). Living costs are not included.