National Employment Trends 19-2011.00 - Astronomers Bright Outlook  

In the United States:

Employment (2025)
2,400 employees
Projected employment (2035)
2,600 employees
Projected growth (2025-2035)
8% Much faster than average
Projected annual job openings (2025-2035)
100

United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025-2035 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period. "Projected annual job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.