Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $171,620 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $82.51
10th percentile $96,210
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,620
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,210
    25th
    $133,260
    50th (median)
    $171,620
    75th
    $217,410

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 184% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 84% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    California $204,100
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $199,590
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $191,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $127,610
    Sales Managers $126,790
    Financial Managers $171,920
    Managers, All Other $165,340
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $191,410
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $74,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Los Angeles, CA is $82.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $147.58 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 6.5% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $96,210 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,260.