Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $112,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $190,420 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Manhattan earn between $124,530 and $171,950.
- $112K10th
- $125K25th
- $141KMedian
- $172K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,920 | $12,160 | $70.15 |
| Median | $140,850 | $11,738 | $67.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $124,530 | $10,378 | $59.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,950 | $14,329 | $82.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Manhattan earn 9% less than the Kansas average ($161,130) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $145,920 | $140,850 | $112,400 | $190,420 | 30 |
| Kansas | $161,130 | $153,820 | $110,660 | $224,310 | 240 |
| 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 Manhattan
On the average salary of $145,920, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $103,660 a year, or $8,638 a month and $3,987 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $145,920 buys what about $161,842 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- St. Joseph, MO$167,900
- Lincoln, NE$126,860
- Kansas City, MO$143,640
- Omaha, NE$130,270
- Tulsa, OK$116,120
- Columbia, MO$131,160
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 Manhattan: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Manhattan?
$70.15 an hour on average, and $67.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $112,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $124,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $103,660 a year ($8,638 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,920.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Manhattan 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 Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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