Natural Sciences Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $199,590 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $95.96
10th percentile $126,520
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,630
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $126,520
    25th
    $160,230
    50th (median)
    $199,590

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 195% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 95% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $191,880
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $184,720

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    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in San Diego, CA is $95.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $153.49 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 23.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $126,520 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $160,230.