Assistant Astronomer visa sponsorship salary
Across 2 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Assistant Astronomer is $121,525. The middle half of filings fall between $115,507 and $127,543, and the top decile begins at $131,154. Classified under SOC 19-2011.00 (Astronomers).
This is one of many job titles filed under Astronomers. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $121,525
- 25th pct
- $115,507
- 75th pct
- $127,543
- 90th pct
- $131,154
- Filings
- 2
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy | Boulder, CO | $109,489 | I | Aug 29, 2025 |
| AURA Space Telescope Science Institute | Baltimore, MD | $133,561 | IV | May 27, 2025 |
Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.