The average salary for a natural sciences manager in the United States is $169,120, but the range typically falls between $109,300 and $212,080. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $81.31, with a range between $52.55 and $101.96.
There are approximately 96,520 people employed as a natural sciences manager in the United States. With California, New Jersey, Massachusetts employing the highest number of natural sciences managers.The state with the best pay for a natural sciences manager is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $219,740, while Indiana has the lowest average annual salary of $98,910.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $77,520 | $37.27 |
| 25th Percentile | $109,300 | $52.55 |
| Median | $157,740 | $75.84 |
| 75th Percentile | $212,080 | $101.96 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a natural sciences manager can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a natural sciences manager in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for natural sciences managers are Massachusetts, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington while the worst states are Indiana, Nevada, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $81,590 | $123,040 | $173,410 |
| Alaska | $78,710 | $119,140 | $155,420 |
| Arizona | $72,250 | $136,610 | $218,850 |
| Arkansas | $58,960 | $135,530 | >$239,200 |
| California | $119,870 | $208,330 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $91,750 | $156,160 | $223,360 |
| Connecticut | $123,730 | $205,110 | >$239,200 |
| District of Columbia | $79,200 | $149,960 | $193,130 |
| Florida | $54,250 | $125,580 | >$239,200 |
| Georgia | $51,340 | $119,310 | $168,830 |
| Hawaii | $82,370 | $118,210 | $170,750 |
| Idaho | $64,570 | $113,560 | $168,830 |
| Illinois | $74,720 | $154,140 | $228,020 |
| Indiana | $54,870 | $98,910 | $174,000 |
| Iowa | $65,400 | $121,000 | $178,920 |
| Kansas | $99,380 | $140,450 | $214,550 |
| Kentucky | $66,290 | $122,570 | $203,970 |
| Louisiana | $68,720 | $103,360 | $143,540 |
| Maine | $80,370 | $137,300 | $208,790 |
| Maryland | $112,010 | $171,630 | $229,030 |
| Massachusetts | $126,170 | $219,740 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $80,290 | $154,090 | $237,320 |
| Minnesota | $86,850 | $145,800 | $207,930 |
| Mississippi | $56,950 | $104,090 | $164,280 |
| Missouri | $57,150 | $128,640 | $220,330 |
| Montana | $66,620 | $109,870 | $150,590 |
| Nebraska | $61,820 | $116,520 | $173,770 |
| Nevada | $48,400 | $101,760 | $186,730 |
| New Hampshire | $76,670 | $150,640 | $234,650 |
| New Jersey | $135,740 | $206,820 | >$239,200 |
| New Mexico | $79,960 | $125,110 | $174,210 |
| New York | $67,600 | $170,570 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $95,120 | $177,420 | >$239,200 |
| North Dakota | $98,490 | $131,430 | $173,410 |
| Ohio | $68,640 | $134,170 | $202,370 |
| Oklahoma | $62,850 | $114,670 | $164,280 |
| Oregon | $95,690 | $140,930 | $188,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,180 | $140,410 | $220,820 |
| Rhode Island | $74,740 | $137,450 | $224,280 |
| South Carolina | $69,630 | $136,920 | $204,680 |
| South Dakota | $88,190 | $129,570 | $181,620 |
| Tennessee | $66,460 | $123,230 | $177,960 |
| Texas | $62,300 | $122,030 | $206,650 |
| Utah | $66,450 | $123,040 | $215,900 |
| Virginia | $90,460 | $147,440 | $212,100 |
| Washington | $115,200 | $197,390 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $84,990 | $127,870 | $177,300 |
| Wisconsin | $74,600 | $131,790 | $213,350 |
| Wyoming | $93,870 | $107,650 | $125,290 |
Even between cities, the salary of a natural sciences manager can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for natural sciences managers is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $233,610.The city with the lowest average salary for natural sciences managers is Tallahassee, FL with an average salary of $73,300.
Areas with highest average salaries for natural sciences managers
Areas with lowest average salaries for natural sciences managers
The number of natural sciences managers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of natural sciences managers has increased by 20,650. On average, the number of natural sciences managers has been increasing by 6.8% each year. The salary of natural sciences managers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of natural sciences managers has increased by $14,190. On average, the salary of natural sciences managers has been increasing by 2.3% each year.
Natural Sciences Managers are part of the management occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for natural sciences managers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all management occupations jobs here.
$83,400 per year
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$68,140 per year
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