Astronomers
Code: 19-2011.00
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£128,820
Range: £78,010 - £195,190
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Astronomer
Astronomy Outreach Coordinator
Astrophysicist
Research Astrophysicist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
- Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Development environment software
C
National Instruments LabVIEW
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math and Science
physics
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Perseverance
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Astronomers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Astronomers is £128,820. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £78,010, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £195,190 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Astronomers typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Astronomers include: IBM SPSS Statistics, The MathWorks MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, C, National Instruments LabVIEW. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£78,010
Median Annual (Average):
£128,820
90th Percentile (Senior):
£195,190
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