Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Lancaster
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $171,140 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Lancaster earn between $83,910 and $129,090.
- $74K10th
- $84K25th
- $105KMedian
- $129K75th
- $171K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,060 | $9,755 | $56.28 |
| Median | $105,460 | $8,788 | $50.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,910 | $6,992 | $40.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,090 | $10,758 | $62.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Lancaster vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Lancaster earn 28% less than the Pennsylvania average ($161,580) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -37% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $117,060 | $105,460 | $74,490 | $171,140 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $161,580 | $137,900 | $59,040 | $312,510 | 7,980 |
| 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 Lancaster
On the average salary of $117,060, a single filer in Lancaster takes home about $87,588 a year, or $7,299 a month and $3,369 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Lancaster a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lancaster area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3), so the average $117,060 buys what about $119,137 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lancaster ($48,210). A typical home costs $388,207, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Lancaster ranks 7th of 10 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($182,940).
- Philadelphia$182,940
- Allentown$149,930
- State College$137,280
- Reading$132,980
- Harrisburg$126,240
- York$125,720
- Lancaster$117,060
- Scranton$111,010
- Williamsport$95,030
- Erie$91,680
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 Lancaster: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Lancaster?
$56.28 an hour on average, and $50.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Lancaster?
About $87,588 a year ($7,299 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,060. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Lancaster than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% 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 Lancaster, PA (29540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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