Astronomers and Physicists
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Early Career Income
$103,737
Share with 4-Year Degree
98.0%
Female share
21.2%
Typical weekly hours
40.0 hrs
Who works in this field
Ranked against every other occupation nationally.
97th
percentile
4-year degree rate
Higher than 97% of occupations
34th
percentile
Female share
Higher female share than 34% of occupations
Top feeder majors
See the Feeder Majors and Industries tabs for full breakdowns, and Earnings for the trajectory by age.
Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology