Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $117,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $317,740 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Durham earn between $141,970 and $230,300.
- $117K10th
- $142K25th
- $184KMedian
- $230K75th
- $318K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $200,320 | $16,693 | $96.31 |
| Median | $183,540 | $15,295 | $88.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $141,970 | $11,831 | $68.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $230,300 | $19,192 | $110.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Durham earn 7% more than the North Carolina average ($186,890) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $200,320 | $183,540 | $117,370 | $317,740 | 2,050 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $200,320, a single filer in Durham takes home about $141,679 a year, or $11,807 a month and $5,449 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 Durham a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $200,320 buys what about $205,305 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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
- Hickory$159,780
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 Durham: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Durham?
$96.31 an hour on average, and $88.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $117,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $141,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Durham?
About $141,679 a year ($11,807 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $200,320.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 8.52, this job is 8.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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