Natural Sciences Managers Salary in U.S.
In U.S., natural sciences managers earn $161,180 at the median — $77.49 an hour. Entry-level workers start around $80K. (BLS did not publish a top-end figure for this area.)
AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)
So what does $161K get you in U.S.?
About natural sciences managers
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level natural sciences managers (10th percentile) start around $80K. Mid-career wages sit at $161K.BLS did not publish 90th percentile data for this occupation in this area (sample size too small).
Natural Sciences Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $219K | +36% | 8,880 |
| California | $204K | +27% | 14,120 |
| New Jersey | $202K | +26% | 9,010 |
| Connecticut | $179K | +11% | 840 |
| Washington | $178K | +11% | 3,070 |
| North Carolina | $167K | +4% | 6,750 |
| District of Columbia | $165K | +2% | 1,650 |
| Maryland | $163K | +1% | 5,020 |
| Illinois | $159K | -2% | 3,100 |
| Kansas | $158K | -2% | 280 |
| Missouri | $144K | -11% | 930 |
| South Carolina | $143K | -11% | 680 |
| Rhode Island | $141K | -12% | 150 |
| Tennessee | $140K | -13% | N/A |
| Virginia | $139K | -14% | 1,440 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do natural sciences managers make in U.S.?
The median is $161,180 a year - that works out to about $77.49 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $79,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $161K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $10,077/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 14% 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 U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median natural sciences managers salary is worth about $161,180 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.