SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Orlando, FL is $99,660 per year, substantially below the national median of $167,220 — a gap of 40.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Orlando, FL is $99,660 per year, substantially below the national median of $167,220 — a gap of 40.4%. Pay ranges from under $60,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $203,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $73,250 to $157,010.
The area has 460 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $133,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 79th of 609 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,030 | −64.1% |
| 25th | $73,250 | −56.2% |
| Median (50th) | $99,660 | −40.4% |
| 75th | $157,010 | −6.1% |
| 90th | $203,000 | +21.4% |
| Mean | $121,710 | −27.2% |
Other 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 | Cape Coral | $97,460 | 70 | |
| 10 | Lakeland | $92,980 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $99,660 buys what $96,383 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 42.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,383US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,660 a year, 40.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,030 to $203,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 460 jobs in 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 Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $99,660, or $47.91 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 Orlando, FL is 40.4% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $203,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,030 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 460 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. 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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