Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Minnesota

Natural sciences managers in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $162,000 a year) and the least in Duluth ($117,230), across the 3 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $158,980 and the median at $136,450 for 1,530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$162,000
Rochester$142,090
Duluth$117,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$162,000	$143,290	$104,700	$112,109	105
Rochester	$142,090	$127,920	$109,420	$100,064	91
Duluth	$117,230	$113,500	$83,090	$84,853	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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 Minnesota

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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