Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $268,550 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Providence earn between $102,690 and $188,500.
- $67K10th
- $103K25th
- $145KMedian
- $188K75th
- $269K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $151,950 | $12,662 | $73.05 |
| Median | $144,920 | $12,077 | $69.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,690 | $8,558 | $49.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $188,500 | $15,708 | $90.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Providence earn 8% more than the Rhode Island average ($141,270) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $151,950 | $144,920 | $67,340 | $268,550 | 280 |
| Rhode Island | $141,270 | $130,480 | $64,210 | $268,500 | 200 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $151,950, a single filer in Providence takes home about $109,508 a year, or $9,126 a month and $4,212 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $109,508 | $9,126 |
| Working in MA | $107,846 | $8,987 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $151,950 buys what about $149,303 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$224,280
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- Boston, MA$260,090
- Barnstable, MA$172,800
- Hartford, CT$199,200
- Springfield, MA$164,840
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 Providence: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Providence?
$73.05 an hour on average, and $69.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Providence?
About $109,508 a year ($9,126 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $151,950. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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