Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $104,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $163,560 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Bismarck earn between $113,810 and $147,230.
- $104K10th
- $114K25th
- $133KMedian
- $147K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $132,360 | $11,030 | $63.63 |
| Median | $133,470 | $11,122 | $64.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $113,810 | $9,484 | $54.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $147,230 | $12,269 | $70.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Bismarck earn 8% less than the North Dakota average ($143,370) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $132,360 | $133,470 | $104,370 | $163,560 | 40 |
| North Dakota | $143,370 | $131,370 | $98,490 | $216,630 | 140 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $132,360, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $100,434 a year, or $8,369 a month and $3,863 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $132,360 buys what about $145,412 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 2nd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($176,740).
- Grand Forks$176,740
- Bismarck$132,360
- Fargo$127,530
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Bismarck?
$63.63 an hour on average, and $64.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $104,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $113,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $100,434 a year ($8,369 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $132,360.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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