Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $132,970 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.93
10th percentile $79,290
90th percentile $191,880
Employed locally 220
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,290
    25th
    $107,740
    50th (median)
    $132,970
    75th
    $153,180
    90th
    $191,880

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 167% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 67% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $164,270
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $138,770
    Ohio $135,990
    Cleveland, OH $130,970
    Akron, OH $127,890
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $118,580

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,780
    Financial Managers $136,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,630
    Sales Managers $133,050
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,320
    Construction Managers $101,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Columbus, OH is $63.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Columbus, OH is 17.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,290 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,740.