Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $185,120 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Reno earn between $91,940 and $137,510.
- $71K10th
- $92K25th
- $116KMedian
- $138K75th
- $185K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,270 | $10,106 | $58.30 |
| Median | $116,380 | $9,698 | $55.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,940 | $7,662 | $44.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,510 | $11,459 | $66.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Reno earn about the same as the Nevada average ($118,090) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $121,270 | $116,380 | $71,450 | $185,120 | 100 |
| Nevada | $118,090 | $112,260 | $64,240 | $182,160 | 320 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $121,270, a single filer in Reno takes home about $94,143 a year, or $7,845 a month and $3,621 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $121,270 buys what about $120,053 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Sacramento, CA$182,100
- Stockton, CA$182,240
- Vallejo, CA$187,300
- Modesto, CA$164,650
- Santa Rosa, CA$165,840
- Medford, OR$168,210
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 Reno: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Reno?
$58.30 an hour on average, and $55.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Reno?
About $94,143 a year ($7,845 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,270. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Reno 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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