Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $131,020 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.99
10th percentile $98,550
90th percentile $177,260
Employed locally 40
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,550
    25th
    $113,030
    50th (median)
    $131,020
    75th
    $142,560
    90th
    $177,260

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 156% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 56% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $210,890
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $209,260
    Midland, MI $204,390
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $184,720
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $173,590

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,240
    Managers, All Other $116,360
    Financial Managers $128,240
    Food Service Managers $64,880
    Social and Community Service Managers $87,660
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Bismarck, ND is $62.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Bismarck, ND is 18.7% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $98,550 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,030.