Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $190,420 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Charlottesville earn between $84,080 and $176,800.
- $84K10th
- $84K25th
- $125KMedian
- $177K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,890 | $10,741 | $61.97 |
| Median | $124,800 | $10,400 | $60.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,080 | $7,007 | $40.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $176,800 | $14,733 | $85.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Charlottesville earn 14% less than the Virginia average ($150,440) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $128,890 | $124,800 | $84,080 | $190,420 | 80 |
| Virginia | $150,440 | $150,570 | $84,080 | $212,620 | 1,470 |
| 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 Charlottesville
On the average salary of $128,890, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $92,765 a year, or $7,730 a month and $3,568 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $128,890 buys what about $130,000 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 3rd of 4 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($134,740).
- Richmond$134,740
- Virginia Beach$133,860
- Charlottesville$128,890
- Roanoke$119,340
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 Charlottesville: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Charlottesville?
$61.97 an hour on average, and $60.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $92,765 a year ($7,730 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,890.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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