Natural Sciences Managers Salary
In Colorado Springs, CO, natural sciences managers earn $148,240 at the median, or about $71.27 an hour. The range runs from $97K at the entry level to $280K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.71), that's roughly $147,195 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,474/month, or 16% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $148K actually covers in Colorado Springs, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Colorado Springs’s Regional Price Parity (100.71). 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 Colorado Springs
Pay for natural sciences managers in Colorado Springs runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $167K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,474/month, 16.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.71) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Colorado Springs can be a reasonable trade-off for natural sciences managers who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for natural sciences managers in metros near Colorado Springs, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $141K | $133K |
| Boulder | $210K | $200K |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $153K | $151K |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $130K | $126K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado Springs, CO
Entry-level natural sciences managers (10th percentile) start around $97K. Mid-career wages sit at $148K. Top earners bring in $280K or more, a $183K 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 |
| Montana | $119K | -29% | 370 |
| Utah | $119K | -29% | N/A |
| 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 with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a natural sciences manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado Springs?
Yes — at the median salary of $148K, rent takes 16.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,474/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for natural sciences managers in Colorado Springs?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new natural sciences managers typically earn — is $97K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,040/month. At HUD’s $1,474/month FMR, rent would take 24% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is natural sciences manager a high-paying job in Colorado Springs?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $148K here vs. $167K nationally.
How does Colorado Springs compare to the national average for natural sciences managers?
Colorado Springs pays $148K median vs. the U.S. average of $167K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.71), the purchasing-power equivalent is $147K — below the national median.
How much do natural sciences managers make in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median is $148,240 a year, that works out to about $71 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $97,190, and experienced natural sciences managers can clear $280,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $148K enough to live in Colorado Springs?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,796/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,474/month, which eats 16.8% 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 Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has a Regional Price Parity of 100.71 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median natural sciences managers salary is worth about $147,195 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.