Career Paths From Astronomers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change94.2% skill match
Astronomers and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$103,170
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change94.3% skill match
Astronomers and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$109,270
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Atmospheric and Space ScientistsLateral Move96.6% skill match
Astronomers and Atmospheric and Space Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Atmospheric and Space Scientists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$99,070
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistsLateral Move93.9% skill match
Astronomers and Industrial-Organizational Psychologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Industrial-Organizational Psychologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 51% higher.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$193,950
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Natural Sciences ManagersCareer Change94.1% skill match
Astronomers and Natural Sciences Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Natural Sciences Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 30% higher.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$167,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change94.5% skill match
Astronomers and Economics Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Economics Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 4% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$123,920
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change94.1% skill match
Astronomers and Geography Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Geography Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 24% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$97,590
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change93.7% skill match
Astronomers and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$96,870
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change94.4% skill match
Astronomers and Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 34% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$85,020
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Urban and Regional PlannersLateral Move94.3% skill match
Astronomers and Urban and Regional Planners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Urban and Regional Planners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 31% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$89,320
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Management AnalystsCareer Change94.6% skill match
Astronomers and Management Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Management Analysts is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$101,860
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
GeographersLateral Move94.3% skill match
Astronomers and Geographers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Geographers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$102,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsCareer Change94.4% skill match
Astronomers and Special Effects Artists and Animators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Special Effects Artists and Animators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$102,030
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsCareer Change94.6% skill match
Astronomers and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 39% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$78,760
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Training and Development SpecialistsCareer Change94.1% skill match
Astronomers and Training and Development Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Training and Development Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 46% lower.
Current median salary
$128,820
Target median salary
$69,280
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.