Natural Sciences Managers Salary
In Roanoke, VA, natural sciences managers earn $109,480 at the median, or about $52.64 an hour. The range runs from $89K at the entry level to $176K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.62), which stretches that salary to about $116,941 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,254/month, or 18.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $109K get you in Roanoke?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Roanoke’s Regional Price Parity (93.62). 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.
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What this looks like in Roanoke
Pay for natural sciences managers in Roanoke runs about 35% below the U.S. median of $167K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,254/month, 18.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.62 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Roanoke can be a reasonable trade-off for natural sciences managerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for natural sciences managers in metros near Roanoke, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $127K | $129K |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $128K | $131K |
| Charlottesville | $125K | $126K |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $169K | $155K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Roanoke, VA
Entry-level natural sciences managers (10th percentile) start around $89K. Mid-career wages sit at $109K. Top earners bring in $176K or more, a $87K 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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Frequently asked questions
Can a natural sciences manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Roanoke?
Yes — at the median salary of $109K, rent takes 18.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,254/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for natural sciences managers in Roanoke?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new natural sciences managers typically earn — is $89K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,329/month. At HUD’s $1,254/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 Roanoke?
Local pay runs 35% below the national median — $109K here vs. $167K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Roanoke compare to the national average for natural sciences managers?
Roanoke pays $109K median vs. the U.S. average of $167K — that’s -35%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.62), the purchasing-power equivalent is $117K — below the national median.
How much do natural sciences managers make in Roanoke, VA?
The median is $109,480 a year, that works out to about $53 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $88,820, and experienced natural sciences managers can clear $176,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $109K enough to live in Roanoke?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,636/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,254/month, which eats 18.9% 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 Roanoke?
Roanoke has a Regional Price Parity of 93.62 (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 $116,941 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.