Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $147,360 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Lafayette earn between $78,260 and $121,900.
- $45K10th
- $78K25th
- $99KMedian
- $122K75th
- $147K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,610 | $8,301 | $47.89 |
| Median | $99,140 | $8,262 | $47.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,260 | $6,522 | $37.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,900 | $10,158 | $58.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Lafayette earn 21% less than the Louisiana average ($125,760) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $99,610 | $99,140 | $44,790 | $147,360 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $125,760 | $115,950 | $81,890 | $212,130 | n/a |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $99,610, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $76,304 a year, or $6,359 a month and $2,935 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $99,610 buys what about $114,220 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 4th of 4 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($147,670).
- New Orleans$147,670
- Alexandria$137,300
- Baton Rouge$127,140
- Lafayette$99,610
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 Lafayette: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Lafayette?
$47.89 an hour on average, and $47.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $76,304 a year ($6,359 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,610.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% 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 Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.2%.
- 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).
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