Astronomer is a Scientific Research and Development Services job with over 908 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Astronomers are hired by companies in the Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools industry. The average H1B Astronomers job lasts 917 days.
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 594 | $58,491 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 137 | $68,152 |
| Space Research and Technology | 92 | $79,492 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 40 | $80,768 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 31 | $72,787 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 5 | $69,389 |
| Museums | 3 | $55,259 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 2 | $126,256 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 | $90,022 |
| Professional Organizations | 1 | $54,954 |