SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · United States
Natural Sciences Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers across the United States is $167,220 per year, measured over 108,690 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $267,290.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Natural Sciences Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 147.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $267,290 and Hawaii pays $107,810.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $267,290 | 10,590 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $210,670 | 1,190 | |
| 3 | California | $210,230 | 14,950 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $207,030 | 10,040 | |
| 5 | Washington | $182,480 | 2,490 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | $173,870 | 6,010 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $168,620 | 4,820 | |
| 8 | Illinois | $159,670 | 2,810 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $156,730 | 1,540 | |
| 10 | Kansas | $153,820 | 240 |
States with the most Natural Sciences Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 14,950 | $210,230 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 10,590 | $267,290 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 10,040 | $207,030 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 7,980 | $137,900 | |
| 5 | Texas | 7,470 | $129,960 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 6,010 | $173,870 | |
| 7 | New York | 5,690 | $134,680 | |
| 8 | Maryland | 4,820 | $168,620 | |
| 9 | Florida | 4,370 | $112,220 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 2,810 | $159,670 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $291,000 | 9,570 |
| 2 | San Jose | $263,810 | 1,160 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $225,230 | 5,530 |
| 4 | Fayetteville | $220,120 | 100 |
| 5 | Norwich | $217,480 | 300 |
| 6 | Kennewick | $215,860 | 110 |
| 7 | Worcester | $212,600 | 490 |
| 8 | Midland | $212,130 | 60 |
| 9 | New Haven | $210,670 | 350 |
| 10 | Boulder | $210,340 | 310 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.