Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$79,710
- 25th Percentile — Junior$119,430
- 50th Percentile — Median$167,220
- 75th Percentile — Senior$221,540
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$316,850
The top 10% of Natural Sciences Managers earn $316,850 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $79,710, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $257,010 | +42.6% |
| California | $223,850 | +24.2% |
| Connecticut | $217,800 | +20.8% |
| New Jersey | $217,190 | +20.5% |
| Washington | $200,200 | +11.1% |
| Delaware (est.) | $189,262 | +5.0% |
| North Carolina | $186,890 | +3.7% |
| Maryland | $180,280 | +0.0% |
| Colorado | $172,180 | -4.5% |
| Illinois | $167,700 | -7.0% |
| Georgia (est.) | $167,632 | -7.0% |
| Oregon | $165,300 | -8.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $161,580 | -10.4% |
| Kansas | $161,130 | -10.6% |
| Minnesota | $158,980 | -11.8% |
| New Mexico (est.) | $158,620 | -12.0% |
| Maine | $156,560 | -13.1% |
| New York | $153,570 | -14.8% |
| District of Columbia | $153,450 | -14.9% |
| Virginia | $150,440 | -16.5% |
| New Hampshire | $150,330 | -16.6% |
| Alabama | $149,190 | -17.2% |
| Ohio | $148,730 | -17.5% |
| Tennessee | $147,790 | -18.0% |
| Wisconsin | $144,440 | -19.9% |
| West Virginia | $143,790 | -20.2% |
| South Carolina | $143,720 | -20.3% |
| North Dakota | $143,370 | -20.5% |
| Michigan | $141,380 | -21.6% |
| Rhode Island | $141,270 | -21.6% |
| Montana | $141,130 | -21.7% |
| Missouri | $139,190 | -22.8% |
| Idaho | $138,690 | -23.1% |
| Arkansas | $137,590 | -23.7% |
| South Dakota | $137,210 | -23.9% |
| Texas | $136,780 | -24.1% |
| Florida | $136,770 | -24.1% |
| Vermont | $136,720 | -24.1% |
| Arizona | $132,900 | -26.3% |
| Kentucky | $132,550 | -26.5% |
| Utah | $132,290 | -26.6% |
| Alaska | $131,800 | -26.9% |
| Mississippi | $126,990 | -29.5% |
| Louisiana | $125,760 | -30.2% |
| Iowa | $125,750 | -30.2% |
| Nebraska | $122,280 | -32.2% |
| Oklahoma | $121,420 | -32.6% |
| Indiana | $119,950 | -33.5% |
| Nevada | $118,090 | -34.5% |
| Wyoming | $113,810 | -36.9% |
| Hawaii | $111,710 | -38.0% |
What Factors Affect Natural Sciences Managers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Natural Sciences Managers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Massachusetts pays an average of $257,010, while Hawaii pays $111,710 — a gap of $145,300 per year.
The middle half of Natural Sciences Managers earn between $119,430 and $221,540 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,710, while the top 10% earn more than $316,850.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Natural Sciences Managers?
The average salary for Natural Sciences Managers in the United States is $180,250 per year, with a median of $167,220.
What is the starting salary for Natural Sciences Managers?
Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers typically earn between $79,710 and $119,430 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Natural Sciences Managers the most?
Massachusetts pays Natural Sciences Managers the most at $257,010 per year on average, followed by California ($223,850) and Connecticut ($217,800).
How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $180,250, Natural Sciences Managers earn approximately $86.66 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Natural Sciences Managers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 108,690 Natural Sciences Managers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $180,250 and a median of $167,220 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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