Natural Sciences Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for natural sciences managers is $167,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $107,810 in Hawaii to $267,290 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $79,710
- 25th percentile
- $119,430
- Median
- $167,220
- 75th percentile
- $221,540
- Top 10%
- $316,850
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 108,690 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $267,290 | +60% | $153,490 | $329,820 | 10,590 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $210,670 | +26% | $136,750 | $315,560 | 1,190 |
| 3 | California | $210,230 | +26% | $130,730 | $330,050 | 14,950 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $207,030 | +24% | $136,840 | $317,420 | 10,040 |
| 5 | Washington | $182,480 | +9% | $117,590 | $324,740 | 2,490 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $173,870 | +4% | $101,810 | $305,970 | 6,010 |
| 7 | Maryland | $168,620 | +1% | $127,920 | $268,240 | 4,820 |
| 8 | Illinois | $159,670 | −5% | $85,210 | $281,660 | 2,810 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $156,730 | −6% | $79,390 | $195,190 | 1,540 |
| 10 | Kansas | $153,820 | −8% | $110,660 | $224,310 | 240 |
| 11 | Colorado | $152,730 | −9% | $89,900 | $289,970 | 1,640 |
| 12 | Virginia | $150,570 | −10% | $84,080 | $212,620 | 1,470 |
| 13 | Oregon | $143,120 | −14% | $102,760 | $225,560 | 1,700 |
| 14 | Maine | $141,360 | −15% | $81,950 | $220,730 | 430 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $138,010 | −17% | $100,140 | $185,220 | 160 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $137,900 | −18% | $59,040 | $312,510 | 7,980 |
| 17 | Ohio | $137,170 | −18% | $78,720 | $217,760 | 1,560 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $136,450 | −18% | $78,050 | $289,790 | 1,530 |
| 19 | New York | $134,680 | −19% | $65,440 | $291,780 | 5,690 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $134,010 | −20% | $92,600 | $220,150 | 240 |
| 21 | Alabama | $133,470 | −20% | $81,770 | $292,940 | 370 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $131,370 | −21% | $98,490 | $216,630 | 140 |
| 23 | Vermont | $131,290 | −21% | $78,940 | $203,120 | 290 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $131,140 | −22% | $71,790 | $225,160 | 780 |
| 25 | Alaska | $130,590 | −22% | $79,040 | $177,430 | 710 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $130,480 | −22% | $64,210 | $268,500 | 200 |
| 27 | Texas | $129,960 | −22% | $74,200 | $213,280 | 7,470 |
| 28 | Missouri | $129,410 | −23% | $65,650 | $229,950 | 1,230 |
| 29 | Michigan | $129,070 | −23% | $68,380 | $222,030 | 2,220 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $128,890 | −23% | $89,580 | $213,290 | 1,070 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $128,140 | −23% | $94,520 | $213,210 | 180 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $126,440 | −24% | $55,180 | $197,760 | 400 |
| 33 | Arizona | $124,920 | −25% | $65,780 | $209,130 | 900 |
| 34 | Idaho | $124,800 | −25% | $80,790 | $204,550 | 610 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $124,530 | −26% | $66,280 | $223,370 | 880 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $120,620 | −28% | $65,140 | $189,000 | 550 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $119,430 | −29% | $72,080 | $226,370 | 340 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $119,430 | −29% | $75,920 | $185,540 | 210 |
| 39 | Montana | $119,430 | −29% | $91,560 | $281,640 | 370 |
| 40 | Utah | $119,430 | −29% | $63,500 | $218,340 | Not published |
| 41 | Louisiana | $115,950 | −31% | $81,890 | $212,130 | Not published |
| 42 | Nevada | $112,260 | −33% | $64,240 | $182,160 | 320 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $112,260 | −33% | $62,400 | $193,770 | 310 |
| 44 | Florida | $112,220 | −33% | $62,660 | $216,330 | 4,370 |
| 45 | Iowa | $109,760 | −34% | $74,320 | $200,580 | 610 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $109,300 | −35% | $97,470 | $134,040 | 150 |
| 47 | Indiana | $108,250 | −35% | $56,530 | $203,340 | 1,670 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $107,810 | −36% | $64,410 | $169,680 | 510 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Natural Sciences Managers salary questions
Which state pays natural sciences managers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $267,290 a year (+60% vs. the national median of $167,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays natural sciences managers the least?
Hawaii, with a median of $107,810 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most natural sciences managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 14,950, with a median of $210,230.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.