Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $104,840 -35% vs national
Median hourly $50.40
10th percentile $80,900
90th percentile $178,030
Employed locally 60
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,900
    25th
    $80,900
    50th (median)
    $104,840
    75th
    $143,730
    90th
    $178,030

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 116% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 16% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $164,650
    Vallejo, CA $162,070
    Evansville, IN $152,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $148,970
    Corvallis, OR $144,600

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,070
    Financial Managers $159,700
    Managers, All Other $136,420
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers $124,360
    Construction Managers $104,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Charlottesville, VA is $50.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 35% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,900 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,900.