Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute Astronomer salary

Based on 12 H-1B filings by Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Median salary$113,726
Middle 50%$84.2k–$133.4k
vs. all employers+36%comparison median $83,496
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $74,258 and $216,338.
PercentileSalary
10th$75,135
25th$84,186
50th (median)$113,726
75th$133,374
90th$137,700

By city

Baltimore, MD$113,726 · 12 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 3
Level II · Qualified too few 1
Level III · Experienced too few 3
Level IV · Fully competent too few 5

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a astronomer make at Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute?

In H-1B filings, Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute's median base salary for Astronomer is $113,726; half of filings fall between $84,186 and $133,374. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute sponsor H-1B visas for astronomers?

Yes. Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute filed 12 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-2011 (Astronomers), so this page covers every job title Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology