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Astronomers
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
What an astronomer does
Become an astronomer
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good astronomer
- Reading work related information.
- Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
- Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $42 per hour with an average salary of $88,300 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $38 and $47 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $78,900 and $98,300 per year.
Astronomer job outlook
- There are 28 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 4 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.