Natural Sciences Managers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $163,880 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $78.79
10th percentile $108,410
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,410
    25th
    $120,640
    50th (median)
    $163,880

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 263% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 163% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $209,260
    Midland, MI $204,390
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $199,590
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $177,310

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $104,790
    Managers, All Other $106,280
    Financial Managers $127,860
    Medical and Health Services Managers $104,050
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $98,320
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $97,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in New Orleans, LA is $78.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $121.02 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in New Orleans, LA is 1.7% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $108,410 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,640.