Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $110,300 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $53.03
10th percentile $53,940
90th percentile $200,900
Employed locally 100
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,940
    25th
    $82,750
    50th (median)
    $110,300
    75th
    $134,430
    90th
    $200,900

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 169% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 69% 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $199,590
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $184,720
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $177,310
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $175,400

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $66,510
    Medical and Health Services Managers $90,750
    Financial Managers $100,500
    Managers, All Other $86,490
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $117,800
    Sales Managers $99,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Little Rock, AR is $53.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.83 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Little Rock, AR is 31.6% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $53,940 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,750.