Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Harrisburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $192,420 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Harrisburg earn between $85,370 and $152,360.
- $77K10th
- $85K25th
- $117KMedian
- $152K75th
- $192K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $126,240 | $10,520 | $60.69 |
| Median | $116,920 | $9,743 | $56.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,370 | $7,114 | $41.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,360 | $12,697 | $73.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Harrisburg vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Harrisburg earn 22% less than the Pennsylvania average ($161,580) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $126,240 | $116,920 | $76,660 | $192,420 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $161,580 | $137,900 | $59,040 | $312,510 | 7,980 |
| 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 Harrisburg
On the average salary of $126,240, a single filer in Harrisburg takes home about $93,675 a year, or $7,806 a month and $3,603 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Harrisburg a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Harrisburg area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.7), so the average $126,240 buys what about $127,968 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Harrisburg ($49,610). A typical home costs $312,126, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Harrisburg ranks 5th of 10 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($182,940).
- Philadelphia$182,940
- Allentown$149,930
- State College$137,280
- Reading$132,980
- Harrisburg$126,240
- York$125,720
- Lancaster$117,060
- Scranton$111,010
- Williamsport$95,030
- Erie$91,680
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 Harrisburg: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Harrisburg?
$60.69 an hour on average, and $56.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Harrisburg?
About $93,675 a year ($7,806 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $126,240. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Harrisburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA (25420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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