Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $106,750 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $51.32
10th percentile $89,110
90th percentile $169,520
Employed locally 30
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,110
    25th
    $98,390
    50th (median)
    $106,750
    75th
    $127,520
    90th
    $169,520

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 158% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 58% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $164,650
    Vallejo, CA $162,070
    Evansville, IN $152,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $148,970
    Corvallis, OR $144,600

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$95,940
    Medical and Health Services Managers$120,020
    Financial Managers$146,210
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$98,410
    Construction Managers$96,150
    Sales Managers$127,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Roanoke, VA is $51.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Roanoke, VA is 33.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $89,110 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,390.