Natural Sciences Managers pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $313,810 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in New York earn between $136,480 and $234,010.
- $79K10th
- $136K25th
- $180KMedian
- $234K75th
- $314K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $195,750 | $16,312 | $94.11 |
| Median | $180,460 | $15,038 | $86.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $136,480 | $11,373 | $65.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $234,010 | $19,501 | $112.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in New York earn 27% more than the New York State average ($153,570) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $195,750 | $180,460 | $79,110 | $313,810 | 10,100 |
| New York State | $153,570 | $134,680 | $65,440 | $291,780 | 5,690 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $195,750, a single filer in New York takes home about $135,062 a year, or $11,255 a month and $5,195 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $135,479 | $11,290 |
| Working in NY | $135,062 | $11,255 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $195,750 buys what about $173,903 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 7 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 New York: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in New York?
$94.11 an hour on average, and $86.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $136,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in New York?
About $135,062 a year ($11,255 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $195,750. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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