Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $130,740 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.86
10th percentile $95,310
90th percentile $178,920
Employed locally 370
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,310
    25th
    $110,150
    50th (median)
    $130,740
    75th
    $151,840
    90th
    $178,920

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 136% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $184,720
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $160,300
    North Dakota $133,540
    Akron, OH $127,890
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $127,520

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $121,930
    Financial Managers $125,360
    Managers, All Other $128,290
    Medical and Health Services Managers $122,780
    Construction Managers $136,400
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $111,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Anchorage, AK is $62.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Anchorage, AK is 18.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $95,310 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,150.