SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — Coastal Plains Region of Texas
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is $163,660 per year, close to the national median of $167,220 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is $163,660 per year, close to the national median of $167,220 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $78,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $201,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $125,420 to $198,140.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Houston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $132,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 5th of 349 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,020 | −53.3% |
| 25th | $125,420 | −25.0% |
| Median (50th) | $163,660 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $198,140 | +18.5% |
| 90th | $201,770 | +20.7% |
| Mean | $154,340 | −7.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $132,860 | 2,870 | |
| 2 | Austin | $131,900 | 700 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $130,010 | 1,590 | |
| 4 | Beaumont | $128,910 | 40 | |
| 5 | Killeen | $119,430 | 60 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $117,620 | 510 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $112,840 | 70 | |
| 8 | Midland | $111,950 | 50 | |
| 9 | Lubbock | $111,510 | 40 | |
| 10 | El Paso | $108,100 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coastal Plains Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $163,660 goes as far as $168,548 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$163,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$168,548US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $163,660 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,020 to $201,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $132,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $163,660, or $78.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $167,220, so pay in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is 2.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX earns more than $201,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $132,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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