Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $103,570 -35.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.79
10th percentile $66,300
90th percentile $179,760
Employed locally 150
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,300
    25th
    $84,040
    50th (median)
    $103,570
    75th
    $131,810
    90th
    $179,760

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 160% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 60% 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $210,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $191,880
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $171,390
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $161,820

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$93,830
    Financial Managers$121,770
    Medical and Health Services Managers$111,860
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$129,160
    Food Service Managers$62,160
    Managers, All Other$118,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Champaign, IL is $49.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Champaign, IL is 35.7% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $66,300 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,040.