The average Smithsonian salary in United States can vary greatly by role. Annual salaries typically range from $36,534 (or $18) for a Retail Sales Associate to $105,733 (or $51) for a Astrophysicist. This is based on 1108 salaries submitted on Glassdoor by Smithsonian employees in United States as of July 2026.
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