Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $136,130 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $65.45
10th percentile $77,820
90th percentile $225,140
Employed locally 690
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,820
    25th
    $104,410
    50th (median)
    $136,130
    75th
    $164,450
    90th
    $225,140

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 139% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 39% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $147,460
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $132,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $130,190
    Waco, TX $124,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $121,240
    Midland, TX $120,740

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,300
    Sales Managers $141,430
    Financial Managers $168,100
    Marketing Managers $162,150
    Construction Managers $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Austin, TX is $65.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Austin, TX is 15.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,820 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,410.