Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,660 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Salem earn between $121,120 and $147,600.
- $107K10th
- $121K25th
- $136KMedian
- $148K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,350 | $11,446 | $66.03 |
| Median | $136,150 | $11,346 | $65.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $121,120 | $10,093 | $58.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $147,600 | $12,300 | $70.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Salem vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Salem earn 17% less than the Oregon average ($165,300) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $137,350 | $136,150 | $107,450 | $161,660 | 130 |
| Oregon | $165,300 | $143,120 | $102,760 | $225,560 | 1,700 |
| 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 Salem
On the average salary of $137,350, a single filer in Salem takes home about $93,911 a year, or $7,826 a month and $3,612 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Salem a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Salem area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $137,350 buys what about $132,515 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Salem ($55,310). A typical home costs $454,689, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Oregon cities
Salem ranks 6th of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($178,220).
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 Salem: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Salem?
$66.04 an hour on average, and $65.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $121,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Salem?
About $93,911 a year ($7,826 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,350. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Salem, OR (41420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.9%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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