Natural Sciences Managers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • California
Natural Sciences Managers in California earn a median salary of $164,776 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.2% vs the national median of $161,180. An estimated 13,370 natural sciences managers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $106,850 to $222,840 depending on location.
$164,776
Avg median salary in California
$222,840
Highest paying metro
$106,850
Lowest paying metro
13,370
Employed in California
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Natural Sciences Managers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $222,840 | $179,180 | — | 5,160 |
| San Jose, CA | $221,480 | $184,920 | — | 1,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $199,590 | $160,230 | — | 2,630 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $191,880 | $162,370 | — | 60 |
| Oxnard, CA | $184,720 | $153,030 | — | 170 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $178,530 | $164,740 | $217,310 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $175,400 | $136,820 | $223,100 | 110 |
| Stockton, CA | $174,860 | $134,840 | $215,910 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $171,620 | $133,260 | $217,410 | 2,620 |
| Vallejo, CA | $162,070 | $133,490 | $191,880 | 80 |
| Sacramento, CA | $161,820 | $134,740 | $188,990 | 650 |
| Riverside, CA | $160,370 | $129,320 | $193,370 | 250 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $160,300 | $104,480 | $207,050 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $160,070 | $129,250 | $190,790 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $157,160 | $133,490 | $191,880 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $144,280 | $119,500 | $206,800 | 80 |
| Fresno, CA | $141,800 | $117,520 | $178,380 | 90 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $113,030 | $108,600 | $134,740 | 40 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $106,850 | $92,750 | $124,090 | 70 |
| North Coast Region of California | $106,850 | $81,410 | $124,090 | 50 |