Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,550 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Springfield earn between $93,590 and $134,390.
- $82K10th
- $94K25th
- $122KMedian
- $134K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $120,800 | $10,067 | $58.08 |
| Median | $122,390 | $10,199 | $58.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,590 | $7,799 | $45.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,390 | $11,199 | $64.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Springfield earn 28% less than the Illinois average ($167,700) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $120,800 | $122,390 | $81,590 | $157,550 | 40 |
| Illinois | $167,700 | $159,670 | $85,210 | $281,660 | 2,810 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $120,800, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $87,974 a year, or $7,331 a month and $3,384 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $120,800 buys what about $130,250 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 2nd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($174,760).
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Springfield: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Springfield?
$58.08 an hour on average, and $58.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $87,974 a year ($7,331 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $120,800.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9121; area Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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