Astronomers in The United States
(Astrónomos)
Astronomers -- Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 19-2011.00 |
Career Interests | IAR |
Minimum education required | () |
Minimum work experience required | () |
Job training required | () |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.42 (low growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 2,400 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 2,500 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 200 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $59,420 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $122,270 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $185,780 |
Career Cluster | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) |
Major Occupational Group | Life, Physical, and Social Science |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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