Natural Sciences Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for natural sciences managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$257,010
- California$223,850
- Connecticut$217,800
- New Jersey$217,190
- Washington$200,200
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $257,010 | $267,290 | $124 | +42.6% | 10,590 |
| 2 | California | $223,850 | $210,230 | $108 | +24.2% | 14,950 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $217,800 | $210,670 | $105 | +20.8% | 1,190 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $217,190 | $207,030 | $104 | +20.5% | 10,040 |
| 5 | Washington | $200,200 | $182,480 | $96 | +11.1% | 2,490 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $186,890 | $173,870 | $90 | +3.7% | 6,010 |
| 7 | Maryland | $180,280 | $168,620 | $87 | +0% | 4,820 |
| 8 | Colorado | $172,180 | $152,730 | $83 | -4.5% | 1,640 |
| 9 | Illinois | $167,700 | $159,670 | $81 | -7% | 2,810 |
| 10 | Oregon | $165,300 | $143,120 | $79 | -8.3% | 1,700 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $161,580 | $137,900 | $78 | -10.4% | 7,980 |
| 12 | Kansas | $161,130 | $153,820 | $77 | -10.6% | 240 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $158,980 | $136,450 | $76 | -11.8% | 1,530 |
| 14 | Maine | $156,560 | $141,360 | $75 | -13.1% | 430 |
| 15 | New York | $153,570 | $134,680 | $74 | -14.8% | 5,690 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $153,450 | $156,730 | $74 | -14.9% | 1,540 |
| 17 | Virginia | $150,440 | $150,570 | $72 | -16.5% | 1,470 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $150,330 | $134,010 | $72 | -16.6% | 240 |
| 19 | Alabama | $149,190 | $133,470 | $72 | -17.2% | 370 |
| 20 | Ohio | $148,730 | $137,170 | $72 | -17.5% | 1,560 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $147,790 | $124,530 | $71 | -18% | 880 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $144,440 | $128,890 | $69 | -19.9% | 1,070 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $143,790 | $138,010 | $69 | -20.2% | 160 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $143,720 | $131,140 | $69 | -20.3% | 780 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $143,370 | $131,370 | $69 | -20.5% | 140 |
| 26 | Michigan | $141,380 | $129,070 | $68 | -21.6% | 2,220 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $141,270 | $130,480 | $68 | -21.6% | 200 |
| 28 | Montana | $141,130 | $119,430 | $68 | -21.7% | 370 |
| 29 | Missouri | $139,190 | $129,410 | $67 | -22.8% | 1,230 |
| 30 | Idaho | $138,690 | $124,800 | $67 | -23.1% | 610 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $137,590 | $119,430 | $66 | -23.7% | 340 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $137,210 | $128,140 | $66 | -23.9% | 180 |
| 33 | Texas | $136,780 | $129,960 | $66 | -24.1% | 7,470 |
| 34 | Florida | $136,770 | $112,220 | $66 | -24.1% | 4,370 |
| 35 | Vermont | $136,720 | $131,290 | $66 | -24.1% | 290 |
| 36 | Arizona | $132,900 | $124,920 | $64 | -26.3% | 900 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $132,550 | $126,440 | $64 | -26.5% | 400 |
| 38 | Utah | $132,290 | $119,430 | $64 | -26.6% | — |
| 39 | Alaska | $131,800 | $130,590 | $63 | -26.9% | 710 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $126,990 | $119,430 | $61 | -29.5% | 210 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $125,760 | $115,950 | $60 | -30.2% | — |
| 42 | Iowa | $125,750 | $109,760 | $60 | -30.2% | 610 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $122,280 | $120,620 | $59 | -32.2% | 550 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $121,420 | $112,260 | $58 | -32.6% | 310 |
| 45 | Indiana | $119,950 | $108,250 | $58 | -33.5% | 1,670 |
| 46 | Nevada | $118,090 | $112,260 | $57 | -34.5% | 320 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $113,810 | $109,300 | $55 | -36.9% | 150 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $111,710 | $107,810 | $54 | -38% | 510 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 276 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $291,000 | $260,090 | 9,570 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $263,810 | $252,350 | 1,160 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $225,230 | $249,930 | 5,530 |
| 4 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $220,120 | $200,000 | 100 |
| 5 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $217,480 | $224,280 | 300 |
| 6 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $215,860 | $214,620 | 110 |
| 7 | Worcester, MA | $212,600 | $231,760 | 490 |
| 8 | Midland, MI | $212,130 | $217,530 | 60 |
| 9 | New Haven, CT | $210,670 | $228,050 | 350 |
| 10 | Boulder, CO | $210,340 | $214,660 | 310 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing natural sciences managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $251,740 | $239,570 | 130 |
| 2 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $251,380 | $237,990 | 130 |
| 3 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $225,060 | $212,620 | 60 |
| 4 | Machinery Manufacturing | $222,770 | $224,930 | 110 |
| 5 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $221,020 | $235,130 | — |
| 6 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $219,340 | $198,430 | 1,240 |
| 7 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $219,180 | $232,630 | 3,760 |
| 8 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $218,430 | $216,040 | 430 |
| 9 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $216,890 | $223,610 | 4,840 |
| 10 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $211,990 | $214,450 | 5,080 |
| 11 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $211,990 | $214,450 | 5,080 |
| 12 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $211,990 | $214,450 | 5,080 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do natural sciences managers make in the U.S.?
The median natural sciences managers salary in the United States is $167,220 per year (mean $180,250), and about 80% earn between $79,710 and $316,850.
How much do natural sciences managers make per hour?
Roughly $87 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $180,250 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays natural sciences managers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for natural sciences managers at $257,010 per year (median $267,290).
What is the job outlook for natural sciences managers?
Employment is projected to change +3.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 8,500 openings per year.
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