Natural Sciences Managers pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $264,120 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in State College earn between $80,730 and $166,000.
- $75K10th
- $81K25th
- $123KMedian
- $166K75th
- $264K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,280 | $11,440 | $66.00 |
| Median | $122,930 | $10,244 | $59.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,730 | $6,728 | $38.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $166,000 | $13,833 | $79.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in State College earn 15% less than the Pennsylvania average ($161,580) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $137,280 | $122,930 | $75,470 | $264,120 | 60 |
| 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 State College
On the average salary of $137,280, a single filer in State College takes home about $100,882 a year, or $8,407 a month and $3,880 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 State College a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $137,280 buys what about $141,874 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 3rd 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 State College: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in State College?
$66.00 an hour on average, and $59.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in State College?
About $100,882 a year ($8,407 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,280. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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