Natural Sciences Manager salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A natural sciences manager earns a median of $167,220 a year ($80.39 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $180,250. About 108,690 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $167,220
- Gross pay
- $6,431.54
- Federal income tax
- −$1,110.26
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$398.76
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$93.26
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $4,829.26
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $167,220
- Federal
- $28,867
- FICA
- $12,792
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $125,561
- Marginal federal rate
- 24.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Natural Sciences Manager salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $267,290 | $257,010 | 10,590 |
| Connecticut | $210,670 | $217,800 | 1,190 |
| California | $210,230 | $223,850 | 14,950 |
| New Jersey | $207,030 | $217,190 | 10,040 |
| Washington | $182,480 | $200,200 | 2,490 |
| North Carolina | $173,870 | $186,890 | 6,010 |
| Maryland | $168,620 | $180,280 | 4,820 |
| Illinois | $159,670 | $167,700 | 2,810 |
| District of Columbia | $156,730 | $153,450 | 1,540 |
| Kansas | $153,820 | $161,130 | 240 |
| Colorado | $152,730 | $172,180 | 1,640 |
| Virginia | $150,570 | $150,440 | 1,470 |
| Oregon | $143,120 | $165,300 | 1,700 |
| Maine | $141,360 | $156,560 | 430 |
| West Virginia | $138,010 | $143,790 | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $137,900 | $161,580 | 7,980 |
| Ohio | $137,170 | $148,730 | 1,560 |
| Minnesota | $136,450 | $158,980 | 1,530 |
| New York | $134,680 | $153,570 | 5,690 |
| New Hampshire | $134,010 | $150,330 | 240 |
| Alabama | $133,470 | $149,190 | 370 |
| North Dakota | $131,370 | $143,370 | 140 |
| Vermont | $131,290 | $136,720 | 290 |
| South Carolina | $131,140 | $143,720 | 780 |
| Alaska | $130,590 | $131,800 | 710 |
| Rhode Island | $130,480 | $141,270 | 200 |
| Texas | $129,960 | $136,780 | 7,470 |
| Missouri | $129,410 | $139,190 | 1,230 |
| Michigan | $129,070 | $141,380 | 2,220 |
| Wisconsin | $128,890 | $144,440 | 1,070 |
| South Dakota | $128,140 | $137,210 | 180 |
| Kentucky | $126,440 | $132,550 | 400 |
| Arizona | $124,920 | $132,900 | 900 |
| Idaho | $124,800 | $138,690 | 610 |
| Tennessee | $124,530 | $147,790 | 880 |
| Nebraska | $120,620 | $122,280 | 550 |
| Arkansas | $119,430 | $137,590 | 340 |
| Mississippi | $119,430 | $126,990 | 210 |
| Montana | $119,430 | $141,130 | 370 |
| Utah | $119,430 | $132,290 | — |
| Louisiana | $115,950 | $125,760 | — |
| Nevada | $112,260 | $118,090 | 320 |
| Oklahoma | $112,260 | $121,420 | 310 |
| Florida | $112,220 | $136,770 | 4,370 |
| Iowa | $109,760 | $125,750 | 610 |
| Wyoming | $109,300 | $113,810 | 150 |
| Indiana | $108,250 | $119,950 | 1,670 |
| Hawaii | $107,810 | $111,710 | 510 |
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BLS occupation: Natural Sciences Managers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 11-9121). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a natural sciences manager make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $80.39; the average is $86.66.
Which state pays natural sciences managers the most?
Massachusetts ($267,290 median), followed by Connecticut and California.
What is the salary range for a natural sciences manager?
The bottom 10% earn under $79,710 and the top 10% earn over $316,850 a year.
How much is $167,220 after taxes?
About $125,561 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $112,081 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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