University of Colorado Astronomer salary

Based on 16 H-1B filings by University of Colorado, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Median salary$95,494
Middle 50%$73.8k–$108k
vs. all employers+14%comparison median $83,496
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $68,160 and $123,344.
PercentileSalary
10th$69,874
25th$73,766
50th (median)$95,494
75th$108,000
90th$109,023

By city

Boulder, CO$95,494 · 16 filings

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

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry $95,494 16
Level II · Qualified – 0
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a astronomer make at University of Colorado?

In H-1B filings, University of Colorado's median base salary for Astronomer is $95,494; half of filings fall between $73,766 and $108,000. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does University of Colorado sponsor H-1B visas for astronomers?

Yes. University of Colorado filed 16 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 University of Colorado 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