Astrophysicist Salary in New York, NY

How much does an Astrophysicist make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Astrophysicist in New York, NY is $127,433. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $111,694 to $144,883, with most professionals earning between $97,364 and $160,771.

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Communicates results to general audiences by education and public outreach activities.

November 25, 2022

Support, as required, the development of proposals for research funding.

December 21, 2022

Communicates results to scientific audiences by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and scientific collaborations.

February 19, 2023

Assist in the development of software and procedures of the reduction, analysis and interpretation of data as needed.

March 07, 2023

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April 28, 2023

Develops data analysis tools and computational methods for extracting science from space missions.

May 06, 2023

Develops new areas of astrophysics that may be explored with new missions, including interdisciplinary research.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Astrophysicist in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

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111694

144883

127433

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

119118

159588

137445

What is the average salary for Astrophysicist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Astrophysicist in New York, NY. The base salary for Astrophysicist ranges from $111,694 to $144,883 with the average base salary of $127,433. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,118 to $159,588 with the average total cash compensation of $137,445.

View Average Salary for Astrophysicist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$127,433	$111,694 - $144,883
Bonus	$10,012	$7,424 - $14,704
Total Pay	$137,445	$119,118 - $159,588

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Astrophysicist Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,694 - $144,883	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,694 - $144,883	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,694 - $144,883	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,694 - $144,883	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,694 - $144,883	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,694 - $144,883	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%

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