Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $144,280 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $69.37
10th percentile $87,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,240
    25th
    $119,500
    50th (median)
    $144,280
    75th
    $206,800

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 140% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 40% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $114,510
    Sales Managers $106,410
    Financial Managers $156,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $155,640
    Construction Managers $109,750
    Managers, All Other $155,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Santa Rosa, CA is $69.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $142.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 10.5% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $87,240 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,500.