Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $278,230 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Buffalo earn between $109,210 and $181,940.
- $88K10th
- $109K25th
- $140KMedian
- $182K75th
- $278K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $159,440 | $13,287 | $76.65 |
| Median | $139,570 | $11,631 | $67.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $109,210 | $9,101 | $52.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $181,940 | $15,162 | $87.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Buffalo earn 4% more than the New York average ($153,570) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $159,440 | $139,570 | $88,180 | $278,230 | 210 |
| New York | $153,570 | $134,680 | $65,440 | $291,780 | 5,690 |
| 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 Buffalo
On the average salary of $159,440, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $111,725 a year, or $9,310 a month and $4,297 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $159,440 buys what about $166,354 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 3rd of 7 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($195,750).
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 Buffalo: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Buffalo?
$76.65 an hour on average, and $67.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $109,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $111,725 a year ($9,310 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $159,440. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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