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5.4% Jobs Projection
30 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Astronomers in Maryland is growing faster than average.

How Many Astronomers Work in Maryland?

There were 520 Astronomers employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for Maryland

Jobs for Astronomers in this state are growing at a rate of 5.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.0%.

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Maryland Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 30 annual Astronomers job openings in Maryland, and 390 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 200 annual jobs and 2,200 total jobs in 2026.

What do Astronomers Make in Maryland?

Workers in this field were paid a median of $61.22 an hour in 2017.

Top Maryland Metros for Astronomers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Astronomers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 420 $129,840

Top States for Astronomers Employment

View the list below to see where most Astronomers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 280 $117,700
Arizona 230 $91,620
Texas 210 $103,370
Hawaii 90 $107,950
District of Columbia 70 $126,060
New Mexico 40 $73,130

Below are the states where Astronomers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $126,060
California $117,700
Hawaii $107,950
Texas $103,370
Arizona $91,620
New Mexico $73,130

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