Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $131,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $336,640 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Seattle earn between $163,280 and $259,480.
- $132K10th
- $163K25th
- $203KMedian
- $259K75th
- $337K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $213,950 | $17,829 | $102.86 |
| Median | $203,150 | $16,929 | $97.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $163,280 | $13,607 | $78.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $259,480 | $21,623 | $124.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Seattle earn 7% more than the Washington average ($200,200) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $213,950 | $203,150 | $131,550 | $336,640 | 1,730 |
| Washington | $200,200 | $182,480 | $117,590 | $324,740 | 2,490 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $213,950, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $159,201 a year, or $13,267 a month and $6,123 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $213,950 buys what about $192,517 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 2nd of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Kennewick pays the most ($214,620).
- Kennewick$214,620
- Seattle$213,950
- Bremerton$159,470
- Olympia$150,720
- Spokane$145,160
- Bellingham$143,690
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 Seattle: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Seattle?
$102.86 an hour on average, and $97.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $131,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $163,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Seattle?
About $159,201 a year ($13,267 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $213,950. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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