Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $123,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $232,340 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Washington earn between $138,980 and $195,190.
- $124K10th
- $139K25th
- $169KMedian
- $195K75th
- $232K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $174,970 | $14,581 | $84.12 |
| Median | $169,060 | $14,088 | $81.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $138,980 | $11,582 | $66.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $195,190 | $16,266 | $93.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Washington earn 14% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($153,450) and about the same as the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $174,970 | $169,060 | $123,920 | $232,340 | 5,890 |
| Washington, D.C. | $153,450 | $156,730 | $79,390 | $195,190 | 1,540 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $174,970, a single filer in Washington takes home about $118,954 a year, or $9,913 a month and $4,575 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $123,733 | $10,311 |
| Working in MD | $122,409 | $10,201 |
| Working in VA | $121,611 | $10,134 |
| Working in DC | $118,954 | $9,913 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $174,970 buys what about $160,694 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$162,390
- Lexington Park, MD$156,810
- Charlottesville, VA$128,890
- York, PA$125,720
- Richmond, VA$134,740
- Salisbury, MD$184,300
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 Washington: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Washington?
$84.12 an hour on average, and $81.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $123,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $138,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Washington?
About $118,954 a year ($9,913 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $174,970.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.69, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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