Natural Sciences Managers Salary
In Bay City, MI, natural sciences managers earn $204,120 at the median, or about $98.13 an hour. The range runs from $109K at the entry level to $278K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.92), which stretches that salary to about $222,063 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,030/month, or 8.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $204K get you in Bay City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Bay City’s Regional Price Parity (91.92). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About natural sciences managers
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What this looks like in Bay City
Bay City sits well above the national pay line for natural sciences managers, local pay runs about 22% higher than the U.S. median of $167K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,030/month, 8.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.92 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Bay City offers a genuinely strong financial position for natural sciences managerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for natural sciences managers in metros near Bay City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $129K | $129K |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $109K | $115K |
| Ann Arbor | $144K | $143K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $132K | $138K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Bay City, MI
Entry-level natural sciences managers (10th percentile) start around $109K. Mid-career wages sit at $204K. Top earners bring in $278K or more, a $169K spread from bottom to top.
Natural Sciences Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Natural Sciences Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $267K | +60% | 10,590 |
| Connecticut | $211K | +26% | 1,190 |
| California | $210K | +26% | 14,950 |
| New Jersey | $207K | +24% | 10,040 |
| Washington | $182K | +9% | 2,490 |
| North Carolina | $174K | +4% | 6,010 |
| Maryland | $169K | +1% | 4,820 |
| Illinois | $160K | -5% | 2,810 |
| District of Columbia | $157K | -6% | 1,540 |
| Kansas | $154K | -8% | 240 |
| Colorado | $153K | -9% | 1,640 |
| Virginia | $151K | -10% | 1,470 |
| Oregon | $143K | -14% | 1,700 |
| Maine | $141K | -15% | 430 |
| West Virginia | $138K | -17% | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $138K | -18% | 7,980 |
| Ohio | $137K | -18% | 1,560 |
| Minnesota | $136K | -18% | 1,530 |
| New York | $135K | -19% | 5,690 |
| New Hampshire | $134K | -20% | 240 |
| Alabama | $133K | -20% | 370 |
| North Dakota | $131K | -21% | 140 |
| Vermont | $131K | -21% | 290 |
| South Carolina | $131K | -22% | 780 |
| Alaska | $131K | -22% | 710 |
| Rhode Island | $130K | -22% | 200 |
| Texas | $130K | -22% | 7,470 |
| Missouri | $129K | -23% | 1,230 |
| Michigan | $129K | -23% | 2,220 |
| Wisconsin | $129K | -23% | 1,070 |
| South Dakota | $128K | -23% | 180 |
| Kentucky | $126K | -24% | 400 |
| Arizona | $125K | -25% | 900 |
| Idaho | $125K | -25% | 610 |
| Tennessee | $125K | -26% | 880 |
| Nebraska | $121K | -28% | 550 |
| Mississippi | $119K | -29% | 210 |
| Utah | $119K | -29% | N/A |
| Montana | $119K | -29% | 370 |
| Arkansas | $119K | -29% | 340 |
| Louisiana | $116K | -31% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $112K | -33% | 310 |
| Nevada | $112K | -33% | 320 |
| Florida | $112K | -33% | 4,370 |
| Iowa | $110K | -34% | 610 |
| Wyoming | $109K | -35% | 150 |
| Indiana | $108K | -35% | 1,670 |
| Hawaii | $108K | -36% | 510 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a natural sciences manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Bay City?
Yes — at the median salary of $204K, rent takes 8.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,030/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for natural sciences managers in Bay City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new natural sciences managers typically earn — is $109K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,557/month. At HUD’s $1,030/month FMR, rent would take 16% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is natural sciences manager a high-paying job in Bay City?
Local pay is 22% above the national median — $204K here vs. $167K nationally.
How does Bay City compare to the national average for natural sciences managers?
Bay City pays $204K median vs. the U.S. average of $167K — that’s +22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.92), the purchasing-power equivalent is $222K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do natural sciences managers make in Bay City, MI?
The median is $204,120 a year, that works out to about $98 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $109,280, and experienced natural sciences managers can clear $278,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $204K enough to live in Bay City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $11,941/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,030/month, which eats 8.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a natural sciences managers salary go in Bay City?
Bay City has a Regional Price Parity of 91.92 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median natural sciences managers salary is worth about $222,063 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do natural sciences managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.