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Natural Sciences Managers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Natural Sciences Managers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$210,230
Median Annual Salary
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+3.0% vs 2024
$223,850
Mean Salary
$210,230
Median Salary
$101.07
Hourly Rate
14,950 people work as Natural Sciences Managers in California
Natural Sciences Managers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Natural Sciences Managers in California earn a median salary of $210,230 per year ($17,519/month).
This is 50.2% above the national average of $139,939.
California ranks #3 out of 48 states for Natural Sciences Managers pay.
Approximately 14,950 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Natural Sciences Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Top Skills
Science
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
4.62
Customer and Personal Service
4.27
Mathematics
4.18
Biology
4.03
English Language
3.99
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(60.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Natural Sciences Managers in California
Salaries for Natural Sciences Managers in California range from $130,730 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $330,050 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $167,630 and $304,380.
How much do Natural Sciences Managers make in California?
The median annual salary for Natural Sciences Managers in California is $210,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $223,850.
What is the salary range for a Natural Sciences Managers in California?
Salaries for Natural Sciences Managers in California range from $130,730 at the 10th percentile to $330,050 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $167,630 and $304,380.
What is the starting salary for a Natural Sciences Managers in California?
Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers positions in California typically start around $130,730 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $167,630 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Natural Sciences Managers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,950 people are employed as Natural Sciences Managers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Natural Sciences Managers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Natural Sciences Managers in California is approximately $101.07 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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