Astronomers in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Employers filed 4 applications covering 4 positions for this role here, at a median of $77,923 a year. 4 of those state a minimum and no maximum — a Labor Condition Application commits an employer to a floor, not to a salary.
What the government requires here
The prevailing wage for Astronomers in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, wage year 2025-26 — the four levels an employer must meet depending on the experience the role demands. These are statewide figures; the library had no metro-level survey for this occupation.
| Level | Who it is for | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry: a role needing basic understanding and close supervision | $102,024 |
| Level II | Qualified: some experience, moderate supervision | $127,317 |
| Level III | Experienced: sound understanding, limited supervision | $152,589 |
| Level IV | Fully competent: judgement, may supervise others | $177,882 |
Who filed, and at what
| Employer | Level | Filings | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | Level I | 3 | 3 | $64,000 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | Level I | 1 | 1 | $77,923 |
Tell me when this moves
One email when the prevailing wage for Astronomers in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD changes — the library turns over every July, and what an employer must offer changes with it.
Source: OFLC disclosure data and prevailing wage library, US Department of Labor (public domain). Figures are what employers filed, not what they paid.