Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Spokane
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $102,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $204,970 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Spokane earn between $116,520 and $164,710.
- $103K10th
- $117K25th
- $131KMedian
- $165K75th
- $205K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,160 | $12,097 | $69.79 |
| Median | $130,640 | $10,887 | $62.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $116,520 | $9,710 | $56.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $164,710 | $13,726 | $79.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Spokane vs. Washington and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Spokane earn 27% less than the Washington average ($200,200) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | $145,160 | $130,640 | $102,960 | $204,970 | 70 |
| Washington | $200,200 | $182,480 | $117,590 | $324,740 | 2,490 |
| 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 Spokane
On the average salary of $145,160, a single filer in Spokane takes home about $110,483 a year, or $9,207 a month and $4,249 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Spokane a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spokane area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $145,160 buys what about $144,659 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Spokane ($54,660). A typical home costs $423,842, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Washington cities
Spokane ranks 5th of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Kennewick pays the most ($214,620).
- Kennewick$214,620
- Seattle$213,950
- Bremerton$159,470
- Olympia$150,720
- Spokane$145,160
- Bellingham$143,690
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 Spokane: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Spokane?
$69.79 an hour on average, and $62.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Spokane?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $102,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $116,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Spokane?
About $110,483 a year ($9,207 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,160. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Spokane than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (44060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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