Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $212,890 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Asheville earn between $108,660 and $175,590.
- $88K10th
- $109K25th
- $133KMedian
- $176K75th
- $213K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $148,840 | $12,403 | $71.56 |
| Median | $133,470 | $11,122 | $64.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $108,660 | $9,055 | $52.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $175,590 | $14,632 | $84.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Asheville earn 20% less than the North Carolina average ($186,890) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $148,840 | $133,470 | $87,670 | $212,890 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $186,890 | $173,870 | $101,810 | $305,970 | 6,010 |
| 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 Asheville
On the average salary of $148,840, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $107,568 a year, or $8,964 a month and $4,137 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $148,840 buys what about $154,229 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 11th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($200,320).
- Durham$200,320
- Raleigh$188,850
- Wilmington$182,550
- Charlotte$180,660
- Fayetteville$170,760
- Pinehurst$169,500
- Burlington$163,640
- Winston-Salem$162,960
- Greensboro$161,810
- Asheville$148,840
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 Asheville: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Asheville?
$71.56 an hour on average, and $64.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $108,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Asheville?
About $107,568 a year ($8,964 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $148,840.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- 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 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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