Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $193,810 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Richmond earn between $103,680 and $167,030.
- $96K10th
- $104K25th
- $127KMedian
- $167K75th
- $194K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,740 | $11,228 | $64.78 |
| Median | $126,610 | $10,551 | $60.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,680 | $8,640 | $49.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $167,030 | $13,919 | $80.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Richmond earn 10% less than the Virginia average ($150,440) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $134,740 | $126,610 | $95,510 | $193,810 | 290 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $134,740, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $96,427 a year, or $8,036 a month and $3,709 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 Richmond a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $134,740 buys what about $137,689 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 4 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Richmond: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Richmond?
$64.78 an hour on average, and $60.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $96,427 a year ($8,036 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,740.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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