How much does an astrophysicist make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $14,010 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $10,490
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 3.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $168,200 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $129,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $105,900 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $463 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Meteorologist$99,070
- Chemist$92,530
- Geologist$100,900
- Actuary$97,510
- Zoologist$100,600
- Forestry advisor$72,110
- Environmental protection professionals$80,150
- Industrial engineer$102,400
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Florida | $225,400 |
| New Hampshire | $214,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $211,000 |
| California | $206,000 |
| Oregon | $200,300 |
| Oklahoma | $200,100 |
| Texas | $184,000 |
| New York | $182,000 |
| Kentucky | $180,900 |
| Connecticut | $180,300 |
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| Iowa | $178,100 |
| North Carolina | $174,200 |
| Wisconsin | $173,100 |
| Minnesota | $171,200 |
| Louisiana | $166,200 |
| New Mexico | $165,300 |
| Tennessee | $165,000 |
| New Jersey | $163,300 |
| Ohio | $162,900 |
| District of Columbia | $157,000 |
| Utah | $156,800 |
| Maryland | $155,600 |
| Rhode Island | $155,200 |
| Nevada | $154,000 |
| Georgia | $144,900 |
| Virginia | $144,500 |
| Missouri | $140,500 |
| Alabama | $139,300 |
| South Carolina | $138,400 |
| Illinois | $137,100 |
| Arkansas | $135,800 |
| Idaho | $135,200 |
| Washington | $134,800 |
| Mississippi | $130,000 |
| Arizona | $129,800 |
| Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| Hawaii | $106,300 |
| Indiana | $105,900 |
| Colorado | $104,600 |
| Montana | $103,800 |
| Michigan | $94,520 |
| South Dakota | $83,050 |
| Delaware | $82,590 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Physicist | $172,300 |
| Astronomer | $128,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an astrophysicist make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $14,010 a month, $168,200 a year.
How much does an astrophysicist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $81,730 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $266,700.
Which country pays an astrophysicist the most?
United States, with a median of $168,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an astrophysicist the most?
Florida, with a median of $225,400 a year.
Does an astrophysicist make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $168,200 a year against $91,860 in Germany, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, an astrophysicist or a meteorologist?
An astrophysicist: $168,200 a year against $99,070 for a meteorologist, 1.7 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate