The median annual wage for Astronomers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $157,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $152,320.
Pay spans roughly $92,720 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 440 people work as astronomers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $157,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $152,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $75.95 |
| 10th percentile | $92,720 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
| Employment | 440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.