Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $131,370 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.16
10th percentile $101,520
90th percentile $160,070
Employed locally 40
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,520
    25th
    $120,490
    50th (median)
    $131,370
    75th
    $151,240
    90th
    $160,070

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $177,310
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $154,380
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $153,570
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $140,250
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $139,110

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,600
    Managers, All Other $115,880
    Financial Managers $105,830
    Medical and Health Services Managers $107,340
    Administrative Services Managers $99,420
    Social and Community Service Managers $87,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Santa Fe, NM is $63.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 18.5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $101,520 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,490.