Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $191,880 +19% vs national
Median hourly $92.25
10th percentile $133,290
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $133,290
    25th
    $162,370
    50th (median)
    $191,880

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 176% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 76% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $184,720

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $92.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $145.94 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 19% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $133,290 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $162,370.