Astronomer
Code: 19-2011.00
Also known as: Astronomer, Astrophysicist, Data Scientist, Research Scientist, Scientist
Description: When Nicolaus Copernicus developed the heliocentric model of the universe, he initiated a rebirth in celestial thinking. The sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe.Five hundred years later, Astronomers continue to study the greater mysteries of the universe. They develop scientific theories that further our understanding of what Star Trek would call 'the final frontier'.
Typical wages
| 10% | $62,410 |
| 25% | $79,930 |
| Median | $119,730 |
| 75% | $166,710 |
| 90% | $189,690 |
| 10% | $30 |
| 25% | $38.43 |
| Median | $57.56 |
| 75% | $80.15 |
| 90% | $91.2 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
2,300 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
2,400 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 100 |