Last Updated Aug 2026
Cambridge, MA
500 employees
Est. 1955
si.edu
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory H1B Salaries
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
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Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrophysicist | 19 | $73,884 | $97,671 | $125,322 |
| Astronomer | 11 | $67,643 | $82,721 | $121,159 |
| Physicist | 11 | $66,317 | $82,721 | $103,337 |
| It Specialist (Appsw) | 4 | $94,520 | $96,096 | $97,671 |
| Investment Analyst | 3 | $100,035 | $100,035 | $100,035 |
| It Specialist (Application Software) | 2 | $89,527 | $92,706 | $95,884 |
| Research Biologist | 2 | $74,584 | $106,990 | $139,395 |
| Education Specialist | 2 | $54,576 | $54,576 | $54,576 |
| It Specialist (Back Office Developer) | 2 | $101,375 | $104,755 | $108,134 |
| Visual Information Specialist (Exhibitions/Graphic Designer) | 2 | $69,923 | $69,923 | $69,923 |
| Deputy Director | 2 | $141,022 | $170,226 | $199,430 |
| Museum Curator (Art) | 2 | $82,764 | $83,683 | $84,601 |
| Museum Specialist | 2 | $70,685 | $84,943 | $99,200 |
| Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow) | 2 | $71,987 | $76,158 | $80,328 |
| Advancement Associate | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| It Specialist (Applications Software - R&D) | 1 | $157,113 | $157,113 | $157,113 |
| It Specialist (Appsw( (Inet) | 1 | $94,590 | $94,590 | $94,590 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 1 | $96,411 | $96,411 | $96,411 |
| Museum Curator | 1 | $112,015 | $112,015 | $112,015 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 1 | $71,452 | $71,452 | $71,452 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, Massachusetts | 55 | $63,705 | $94,520 | $216,000 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 20 | $55,000 | $99,618 | $300,000 |
| Amado, Arizona | 5 | $73,884 | $87,940 | $125,133 |
| New York, New York | 4 | $54,576 | $59,093 | $124,189 |
| Edgewater, Maryland | 3 | $71,452 | $74,584 | $82,017 |
| Front Royal, Virginia | 3 | $82,764 | $121,485 | $139,395 |
| Hillcrest Heights, Maryland | 1 | $70,685 | $70,685 | $70,685 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $88,237 | $88,237 | $88,237 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory pays a median H-1B salary of $94,520 for sponsored positions, with an average of $100,084. The average prevailing wage across Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's filings is $74,667. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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