Xylocaine (lidocaine) MPF is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution containing sodium chloride. Xylocaine (lidocaine) in multiple dose vials: Each mL also contains 1 mg methylparaben as antiseptic preservative.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were about 1,240 astronomers in the U.S. in 2009. They earned a national average of about $49 per hour, or about $102,740 per year.
The projected employment growth for astronomers was 3% from 2014-2024, below the national average for all occupations. Federal spending on astronomy research varies from year to year, and the relatively low amount of funding available for many positions can limit the number of jobs in the field.