Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Arizona

Natural sciences managers in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $137,900 a year) and the least in Flagstaff ($115,700), across the 3 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $132,900 and the median at $124,920 for 900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$137,900
Tucson$128,550
Flagstaff$115,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$137,900	$130,160	$91,990	$102,467	103
Tucson	$128,550	$123,010	$83,960	$96,310	97
Flagstaff	$115,700	$112,260	$85,930	$87,726	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Natural Sciences Managers salary in other states

Natural Sciences Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

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.
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.

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