Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $176,130 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Roanoke earn between $97,490 and $126,440.
- $89K10th
- $97K25th
- $109KMedian
- $126K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,340 | $9,945 | $57.38 |
| Median | $109,480 | $9,123 | $52.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,490 | $8,124 | $46.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,440 | $10,537 | $60.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Roanoke earn 21% less than the Virginia average ($150,440) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $119,340 | $109,480 | $88,820 | $176,130 | 50 |
| 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 Roanoke
On the average salary of $119,340, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $86,738 a year, or $7,228 a month and $3,336 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).
Is Roanoke a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $119,340 buys what about $127,475 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 4th 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 Roanoke: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Roanoke?
$57.38 an hour on average, and $52.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $86,738 a year ($7,228 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,340.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% 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 Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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