Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $164,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $330,050 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Boston earn between $217,370 and $322,030.
- $165K10th
- $217K25th
- $291KMedian
- $322K75th
- $330K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $260,090 | $21,674 | $125.04 |
| Median | $291,000 | $24,250 | $139.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $217,370 | $18,114 | $104.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $322,030 | $26,836 | $154.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($257,010) and 44% more than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is +74% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $260,090 | $291,000 | $164,570 | $330,050 | 9,570 |
| Massachusetts | $257,010 | $267,290 | $153,490 | $329,820 | 10,590 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $260,090, a single filer in Boston takes home about $177,122 a year, or $14,760 a month and $6,812 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $189,806 | $15,817 |
| Working in MA | $177,122 | $14,760 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $260,090 buys what about $240,232 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$260,090
- Worcester$231,760
- Barnstable$172,800
- Springfield$164,840
- Amherst$151,110
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 Boston: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Boston?
$125.04 an hour on average, and $139.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $164,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $217,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Boston?
About $177,122 a year ($14,760 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $260,090. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 44% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.06, this job is 5.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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