Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $144,910 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $69.67
10th percentile $106,420
90th percentile $214,800
Employed locally 250
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,420
    25th
    $126,460
    50th (median)
    $144,910
    75th
    $176,610
    90th
    $214,800

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 159% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 59% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $208,230
    Boulder, CO $188,360
    Connecticut $179,170
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $177,310
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $165,120

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $113,950
    Construction Managers $114,970
    Managers, All Other $157,830
    Medical and Health Services Managers $133,260
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $170,460
    Financial Managers $172,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Fort Collins, CO is $69.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $120.14 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 10.1% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $106,420 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,460.