Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $300,550 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Raleigh earn between $135,770 and $215,220.
- $103K10th
- $136K25th
- $174KMedian
- $215K75th
- $301K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $188,850 | $15,738 | $90.79 |
| Median | $173,510 | $14,459 | $83.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $135,770 | $11,314 | $65.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $215,220 | $17,935 | $103.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Raleigh earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($186,890) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $188,850 | $173,510 | $103,090 | $300,550 | 1,640 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $188,850, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $133,588 a year, or $11,132 a month and $5,138 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 Raleigh a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $188,850 buys what about $192,396 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd 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
- 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 Raleigh: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Raleigh?
$90.79 an hour on average, and $83.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $135,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $133,588 a year ($11,132 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $188,850.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 3.17, this job is 3.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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