Career Atlas USA

Best States for Astronomers

Ranked by the Career Atlas Opportunity Score, not raw pay — a high-paying state with few jobs or a high cost of living can rank below a more balanced one.

  1. 1Maryland65 / 100
  2. 2Arizona51.3 / 100
  3. 3Hawaii22.5 / 100
  4. 4California17.5 / 100

Also see highest-paying states (ranked by salary alone).