Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $131,780 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.36
10th percentile $61,720
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,720
    25th
    $103,400
    50th (median)
    $131,780
    75th
    $184,560

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 186% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 86% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $154,780
    Kentucky $131,780
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $84,050

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers $109,460
    Sales Managers $110,060
    Financial Managers $131,180
    Industrial Production Managers $106,390
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $106,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Lexington, KY is $63.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Lexington, KY is 18.2% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,720 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,400.