SOC 119121

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Excludes "Computer and Information Systems Managers" (11-3021) and "Architecture and Engineering Managers" (11-9041).

National Median

$161,180

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$161,180

Entry Level (10th pct)

$79,830

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

100,870

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$79,830 - $114,110
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$114,110 - $214,820
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$214,820 - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for Natural Sciences Managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$222,840

+38.3% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$221,480

+37.4% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$219,380

+36.1% vs national

Massachusetts

$218,800

+35.7% vs national

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

$211,880

+31.5% vs national

Natural Sciences Managers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$222,840	5,160
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$221,480	1,100
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$219,380	7,670
Massachusetts	$218,800	8,880
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR	$211,880	100
Worcester, MA	$211,400	340
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$210,890	140
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$209,260	110
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$208,230	2,260
Midland, MI	$204,390	60
California	$204,100	14,120
New Jersey	$202,310	9,010
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$199,590	2,630
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$191,880	60
Boulder, CO	$188,360	240
New Haven, CT	$185,110	210
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$184,720	170
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$182,090	160
Connecticut	$179,170	840
Washington	$178,270	3,070
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$177,310	50
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$175,420	2,260
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$171,640	8,780
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$171,620	2,620
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$171,390	2,270
Barnstable Town, MA	$169,890	70
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$168,360	4,700
Springfield, MA	$168,300	40
North Carolina	$167,430	6,750
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$166,330	170
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$166,250	1,960
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$165,350	190
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$165,120	480
District of Columbia	$164,650	1,650
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$164,650	6,250
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$164,270	300
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$163,880	110
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$163,610	100
Maryland	$162,610	5,020
Vallejo, CA	$162,070	80
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$161,820	650
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC	$161,750	50
St. Louis, MO-IL	$161,450	520
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$161,340	2,460
Greenville, NC	$160,400	80
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$160,370	250
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$160,300	50
Illinois	$158,690	3,100
Salisbury, MD	$158,160	30
Kansas	$158,100	280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Natural Sciences Managers?

The national median annual salary for Natural Sciences Managers is $161,180, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Natural Sciences Managerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Natural Sciences Managerss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $222,840.

How much can an experienced Natural Sciences Managers make?

Top-earning Natural Sciences Managerss (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.