Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $105,990 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.96
10th percentile $77,110
90th percentile $187,270
Employed locally 40
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,110
    25th
    $85,830
    50th (median)
    $105,990
    75th
    $160,900
    90th
    $187,270

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 137% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 37% 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
    California $204,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $175,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $165,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $164,650
    District of Columbia $164,650

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $82,820
    Financial Managers $130,020
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,520
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $143,500
    Chief Executives $159,580
    Managers, All Other $125,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $50.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.31 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 34.2% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,110 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,830.