Astrophysicist visa sponsorship salary
Across 4 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Astrophysicist is $105,391. The middle half of filings fall between $103,166 and $110,137, and the top decile begins at $115,668. 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
- $105,391
- 25th pct
- $103,166
- 75th pct
- $110,137
- 90th pct
- $115,668
- Filings
- 4
Who pays what for Astrophysicist
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | 4 | $103,166 | $105,391 | $110,137 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | Cambridge, MA | $107,064 | I | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | Cambridge, MA | $119,355 | III | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | Cambridge, MA | $103,717 | I | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | Cambridge, MA | $101,514 | I | Oct 9, 2024 |
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.