SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 3 metro areas compared
In Salt Lake City, UT the median wage is $128,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salt Lake City, UT the median wage is $128,650. That is 23.1% lower than the national median of $167,220. Pay ranges from under $63,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $239,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $80,300 to $165,010.
Within the state, Logan records the highest median at $124,530. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 44th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,500 | −62.0% |
| 25th | $80,300 | −52.0% |
| Median (50th) | $128,650 | −23.1% |
| 75th | $165,010 | −1.3% |
| 90th | $239,050 | +43.0% |
| Mean | $136,130 | −18.6% |
Other metro areas in Utah
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $128,650 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$128,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$130,081US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $128,650 a year, 23.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,500 to $239,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Logan, at $124,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $128,650, or $61.85 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 23.1% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $239,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,500 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 Logan, at $124,530 per year.
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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