Natural Sciences Managers Salary in the United States

Median annual wage: $167,220 · Median hourly: $80.39 · Employment: 108,690

Annual Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnualHourly
10th$79,710$38.32
25th$119,430$57.42
Median$167,220$80.39
75th$221,540$106.51
90th$316,850$152.33

Quick Facts

How to interpret these figures

Across the United States, 108,690 natural sciences managers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.

With approximately 108,690 natural sciences managers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.

Natural Sciences Managers Salary by State

The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.

StateMedian AnnualMedian Hourlyvs NationalEmployment
Alabama $133,470 $64.17 -20.2% 370
Alaska $130,590 $62.79 -21.9% 710
Arizona $124,920 $60.06 -25.3% 900
Arkansas $119,430 $57.42 -28.6% 340
California $210,230 $101.07 +25.7% 14,950
Colorado $152,730 $73.43 -8.7% 1,640
Connecticut $210,670 $101.28 +26.0% 1,190
Delaware 440
District of Columbia $156,730 $75.35 -6.3% 1,540
Florida $112,220 $53.95 -32.9% 4,370
Hawaii $107,810 $51.83 -35.5% 510
Idaho $124,800 $60.00 -25.4% 610
Illinois $159,670 $76.77 -4.5% 2,810
Indiana $108,250 $52.04 -35.3% 1,670
Iowa $109,760 $52.77 -34.4% 610
Kansas $153,820 $73.95 -8.0% 240
Kentucky $126,440 $60.79 -24.4% 400
Louisiana $115,950 $55.75 -30.7% 0
Maine $141,360 $67.96 -15.5% 430
Maryland $168,620 $81.07 +0.8% 4,820
Massachusetts $267,290 $128.51 +59.8% 10,590
Michigan $129,070 $62.06 -22.8% 2,220
Minnesota $136,450 $65.60 -18.4% 1,530
Mississippi $119,430 $57.42 -28.6% 210
Missouri $129,410 $62.21 -22.6% 1,230
Montana $119,430 $57.42 -28.6% 370
Nebraska $120,620 $57.99 -27.9% 550
Nevada $112,260 $53.97 -32.9% 320
New Hampshire $134,010 $64.43 -19.9% 240
New Jersey $207,030 $99.54 +23.8% 10,040
New Mexico 400
New York $134,680 $64.75 -19.5% 5,690
North Carolina $173,870 $83.59 +4.0% 6,010
North Dakota $131,370 $63.16 -21.4% 140
Ohio $137,170 $65.95 -18.0% 1,560
Oklahoma $112,260 $53.97 -32.9% 310
Oregon $143,120 $68.81 -14.4% 1,700
Pennsylvania $137,900 $66.30 -17.5% 7,980
Rhode Island $130,480 $62.73 -22.0% 200
South Carolina $131,140 $63.05 -21.6% 780
South Dakota $128,140 $61.61 -23.4% 180
Tennessee $124,530 $59.87 -25.5% 880
Texas $129,960 $62.48 -22.3% 7,470
Utah $119,430 $57.42 -28.6% 0
Vermont $131,290 $63.12 -21.5% 290
Virginia $150,570 $72.39 -10.0% 1,470
Washington $182,480 $87.73 +9.1% 2,490
West Virginia $138,010 $66.35 -17.5% 160
Wisconsin $128,890 $61.97 -22.9% 1,070
Wyoming $109,300 $52.55 -34.6% 150

Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for natural sciences managers?

The median annual wage for natural sciences managers is $167,220 ($80.39 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.

Which state pays natural sciences managers the most?

Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

How many natural sciences managers are employed in the U.S.?

There are approximately 108,690 natural sciences managers employed nationally, per BLS OES.

How much do natural sciences managers make per hour?

The median hourly wage is $80.39. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.