Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $121,910 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.61
10th percentile $78,470
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 210
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,470
    25th
    $102,360
    50th (median)
    $121,910
    75th
    $148,180
    90th
    $203,990

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 179% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $177,310
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $154,380
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $153,570
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $140,250
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $139,110

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $100,350
    Managers, All Other $131,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,230
    Financial Managers $127,420
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $215,120
    Construction Managers $100,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Albuquerque, NM is $58.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.07 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 24.4% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,470 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,360.