Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New York
$159,000 / year
≈ $13,250 per month · $76.44 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for New York · median $139,500
25th percentile
$83,500Average
$159,00075th percentile
$200,500
$83,500Average
$159,00075th percentile
$200,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Natural Sciences Manager salary by state
Alabama$154,500
Alaska$136,500
Arizona$137,500
Arkansas$142,500
California$231,500
Colorado$178,000
Connecticut$225,500
District of Columbia$159,000
Florida$141,500
Hawaii$115,500
Idaho$143,500
Illinois$173,500
Indiana$124,000
Iowa$130,000
Kansas$167,000
Kentucky$137,000
Louisiana$130,000
Maine$162,000
Maryland$186,500
Massachusetts$266,000
Michigan$146,500
Minnesota$164,500
Mississippi$131,500
Missouri$144,000
Montana$146,000
Nebraska$126,500
Nevada$122,000
New Hampshire$155,500
New Jersey$225,000
New York$159,000
North Carolina$193,500
North Dakota$148,500
Ohio$154,000
Oklahoma$125,500
Oregon$171,000
Pennsylvania$167,000
Rhode Island$146,000
South Carolina$149,000
South Dakota$142,000
Tennessee$153,000
Texas$141,500
Utah$137,000
Vermont$141,500
Virginia$155,500
Washington$207,000
West Virginia$149,000
Wisconsin$149,500
Wyoming$118,000
About this role
Natural Sciences Manager is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Natural Sciences Managers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
- Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
- Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
- Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
- Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
Top skills: Science Reading Comprehension Monitoring Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Natural Sciences Manager pay by experience level
Entry level$82,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$123,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$173,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$229,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$328,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
8,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Natural Sciences Manager salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
52,240 workers
$215,000Scientific Research and Development Services
44,430 workers
$222,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
19,320 workers
$140,000Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
12,010 workers
$152,000Chemical Manufacturing
6,750 workers
$211,000Educational Services
5,890 workers
$98,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
5,800 workers
$97,500Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
5,430 workers
$214,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
5,080 workers
$222,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
5,080 workers
$222,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Natural Sciences Manager pays 30% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Similar-paying roles in Management
Clinical Research Coordinator$186,500
Marketing Manager$184,000
Financial Manager$193,500
Public Relations Manager$170,500
Sales Manager$170,000
Purchasing Manager$162,000
Careers related to Natural Sciences Manager
Project Management Specialist$114,500
Data Scientist$131,000
Biological Technician$63,500
Biologist$110,000
Chemist$104,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Natural Sciences Manager make?
The average base salary for a Natural Sciences Manager in the United States is $186,500 per year, or about $89.66 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $123,500 and $229,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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