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Prevailing wages, top employers, and state-by-state breakdown from DOL certified petitions
H-1B Workers
38
25th Percentile
$71,600
Median Wage
$79,403
75th Percentile
$97,989
H-1B Prevailing Wage Range (P25 – P75)
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The H-1B prevailing wage for Astronomers (SOC 19-2011.00) is $79,403 median, ranging from $71,600 to $97,989. A total of 38 petitions have been certified by the DOL. The largest sponsor is Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii with 5 certified workers. The highest concentration is in California ($103,469 median).
Source: DOL OFLC · LCA Certified Petitions · 2024 data
| Rank | Employer | Workers | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | 5 | $76,918 |
| #2 | National Radio Astronomy Observatory | 3 | $78,806 |
| #3 | University of California, Santa Cruz | 3 | $130,790 |
| #4 | University of California, Berkeley | 2 | $107,050 |
| #5 | California Institute of Technology | 2 | $73,300 |
| #6 | Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy | 2 | $112,275 |
| #7 | University of Washington | 2 | $74,275 |
| #8 | SETI Institute | 2 | $87,020 |
| #9 | University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 2 | $61,339 |
| #10 | The University of Arizona | 1 | $72,000 |
| State | Workers | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaCA | 10 | $103,469 |
| HawaiiHI | 6 | $83,459 |
| MassachusettsMA | 4 | $69,000 |
| New YorkNY | 3 | $82,680 |
| MarylandMD | 3 | $85,000 |
| ArizonaAZ | 2 | $103,275 |
| VirginiaVA | 2 | $95,771 |
| WashingtonWA | 2 | $74,275 |
| New MexicoNM | 2 | $74,403 |
| New JerseyNJ | 1 | $68,000 |
The H-1B prevailing wage for Astronomers (SOC 19-2011.00) is $79,403 median, with a range of $71,600 (P25) to $97,989 (P75), based on DOL LCA certified petitions.
38 H-1B petitions have been certified for Astronomers roles according to DOL LCA data.
Top H-1B sponsors for Astronomers: Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (5 workers), National Radio Astronomy Observatory (3 workers), University of California, Santa Cruz (3 workers).
Top states for Astronomers H-1B workers: California (10 workers, $103,469); Hawaii (6 workers, $83,459); Massachusetts (4 workers, $69,000).
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Source: US Department of Labor — Office of Foreign Labor Certification. LCA = Labor Condition Application certified petitions. SOC 19-2011.00. Data does not constitute legal immigration advice.