Natural Sciences Managers Salary
In Modesto, CA, natural sciences managers earn $160,070 at the median, or about $76.96 an hour. The range runs from $97K at the entry level to $217K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.11), that's roughly $153,751 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,758/month, or 18.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $160K get you in Modesto?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Modesto’s Regional Price Parity (104.11). 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 Modesto
Natural sciences managers pay in Modesto tracks closely to the national median, $160K locally vs. $167K nationwide, a 4% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,758/month, 19.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 104.11) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for natural sciences managers in metros near Modesto, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $225K | $195K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $207K | $185K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $193K | $170K |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $264K | $239K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Modesto, CA
Entry-level natural sciences managers (10th percentile) start around $97K. Mid-career wages sit at $160K. Top earners bring in $217K or more, a $120K 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can a natural sciences manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Modesto?
Yes — at the median salary of $160K, rent takes 19.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,758/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for natural sciences managers in Modesto?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new natural sciences managers typically earn — is $97K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,831/month. At HUD’s $1,758/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is natural sciences manager a high-paying job in Modesto?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $160K locally vs. $167K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Modesto compare to the national average for natural sciences managers?
Modesto pays $160K median vs. the U.S. average of $167K — that’s -4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.11), the purchasing-power equivalent is $154K — below the national median.
How much do natural sciences managers make in Modesto, CA?
The median is $160,070 a year, that works out to about $77 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $97,190, and experienced natural sciences managers can clear $217,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $160K enough to live in Modesto?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,095/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,758/month, which eats 19.3% 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 Modesto?
Modesto has a Regional Price Parity of 104.11 (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 $153,751 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.