SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Florida is $112,220 per year, substantially below the national median of $167,220 — a gap of 32.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Florida is $112,220 per year, substantially below the national median of $167,220 — a gap of 32.9%. Half of workers earn between $77,150 and $165,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,660 and the ninetieth at $216,330.
The area has 4,370 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.63 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Florida ranks number 44th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $133,620. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 69th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,660 | −62.5% |
| 25th | $77,150 | −53.9% |
| Median (50th) | $112,220 | −32.9% |
| 75th | $165,110 | −1.3% |
| 90th | $216,330 | +29.4% |
| Mean | $136,770 | −18.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $133,620 | 100 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $130,010 | 570 | |
| 3 | Crestview | $123,390 | — | |
| 4 | North Port | $120,040 | 110 | |
| 5 | Miami | $119,700 | 1,230 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $119,410 | 130 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $108,890 | 330 | |
| 8 | Naples | $107,690 | 90 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $99,660 | 460 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $97,460 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $112,220 buys what $108,530 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 35.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$112,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,530US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $112,220 a year, 32.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,660 to $216,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $133,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Florida?
The median annual wage is $112,220, or $53.95 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 Florida is 32.9% 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 Florida earns more than $216,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,660 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 Palm Bay, at $133,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,370 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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