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Chemical and Physical Science
Astronomer

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

At a Glance

Astronomer. Top skills: Meteorology, Nebulizer, Thermal Infrared (TIR).

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Astronomers

Median Wage

$132,170/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+2.2%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (15)

Meteorology

5.0

Nebulizer

4.9

Thermal Infrared (TIR)

4.8

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite

4.6

Interactive Data Language (IDL)

4.4
4.3

Algorithms

4.3

Fortran (Programming Language)

4.2

Radiative Transfer

4.1

Sensor Data

4.0

Statistics

3.9

Climatology

3.8

Infrared Imaging

3.5

Sensors

3.4

Common Skills (3)

Research

4.7

Quality Control

3.7

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