SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — Ogden
Ogden, UT · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Ogden, UT is $108,890 per year, substantially below the national median of $167,220 — a gap of 34.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Ogden, UT is $108,890 per year, substantially below the national median of $167,220 — a gap of 34.9%. Half of workers earn between $81,650 and $136,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,650 and the ninetieth at $176,100.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Salt Lake City records the highest median at $128,650. Of the 449 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 36th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,650 | −68.5% |
| 25th | $81,650 | −51.2% |
| Median (50th) | $108,890 | −34.9% |
| 75th | $136,990 | −18.1% |
| 90th | $176,100 | +5.3% |
| Mean | $117,240 | −29.9% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $128,650 | — | |
| 2 | Logan | $124,530 | 30 | |
| 3 | Provo | $107,330 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ogden sit close to the national average, so $108,890 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$108,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,101US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,890 a year, 34.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,650 to $176,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $128,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Ogden, UT?
The median annual wage is $108,890, or $52.35 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 Ogden, UT is 34.9% 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 Ogden, UT earns more than $176,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,650 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 Salt Lake City, at $128,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Ogden, UT. 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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