How much does an Astronomer make in San Antonio, TX? The average Astronomer salary in San Antonio, TX is $119,055 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $117,163 and $137,375. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Astronomer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Astronomer Salary $115,440 San Antonio,TX February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Astronomer Salary $117,163 San Antonio,TX February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Astronomer Salary $119,055 San Antonio,TX February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Astronomer Salary $137,375 San Antonio,TX February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Astronomer Salary $154,055 San Antonio,TX February 26, 2024
25% $117,163 10% $115,440 90% $154,055 75% $137,375 $119,055 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Astronomer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Initiative: Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.

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Physical Sciences: Explaining and studying nonliving systems and materials through empirical evidence to support technological and scientific advancements.

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Community Education: Refers to the various individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions that are invested in the welfare and vitality of a public school and its community.

Initiative 9.78%
Physical Sciences 3.26%
Community Education 2.17%
Others 84.79%

Job Description for Astronomer

Astronomer studies, researches, and analyzes celestial phenomena. Develops methodologies to solve problems in physics and mathematics. Being an Astronomer may require an advanced degree and at least 2-4 years of direct experience in the field. A Ph. Additionally, Astronomer d is required for research and development positions. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on limited experiences and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Astronomer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Astronomer, the highest Astronomer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Astronomer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Astronomer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Astronomer salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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