The median annual wage for Astronomers in Maryland is $157,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $153,000.
Pay spans roughly $79,630 at the 10th percentile to $191,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $75.95 per hour. An estimated 570 people work as astronomers in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $157,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $153,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $75.95 |
| 10th percentile | $79,630 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
| Employment | 570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.