Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $131,560 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.25
10th percentile $95,260
90th percentile $218,030
Employed locally 530
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,260
    25th
    $105,770
    50th (median)
    $131,560
    75th
    $176,350
    90th
    $218,030

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 152% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 52% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $210,890
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $209,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Wilmington, NC $156,650
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $141,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $134,900

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $123,460
    Managers, All Other $120,970
    Financial Managers $149,180
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,010
    Sales Managers $151,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers $137,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Madison, WI is $63.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Madison, WI is 18.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $95,260 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,770.