Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $87,310 -45.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.98
10th percentile $59,410
90th percentile $198,330
Employed locally 50
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,410
    25th
    $72,500
    50th (median)
    $87,310
    75th
    $140,150
    90th
    $198,330

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 137% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 37% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $178,530
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Spartanburg, SC $150,280
    Lexington Park, MD $139,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $134,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $130,190

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,030
    Financial Managers $123,280
    Sales Managers $106,450
    Managers, All Other $108,730
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Scranton, PA is $41.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Scranton, PA is 45.8% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $59,410 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,500.