Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $161,820 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $77.80
10th percentile $118,140
90th percentile —
Employed locally 650
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $118,140
    25th
    $134,740
    50th (median)
    $161,820
    75th
    $188,990

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 172% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 72% 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

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$120,180
    Sales Managers$105,950
    Financial Managers$150,800
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$161,710
    Medical and Health Services Managers$149,730
    Managers, All Other$160,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Sacramento, CA is $77.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Sacramento, CA is 0.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $118,140 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,740.