Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $101,020 -37.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.57
10th percentile $76,790
90th percentile $128,610
Employed locally 40
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,790
    25th
    $90,420
    50th (median)
    $101,020
    75th
    $116,630
    90th
    $128,610

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 135% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 35% 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $210,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $191,880
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $171,390
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $161,820

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $94,650
    Financial Managers $129,270
    Medical and Health Services Managers $104,300
    Managers, All Other $126,500
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $107,700
    Sales Managers $122,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Springfield, IL is $48.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Springfield, IL is 37.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,790 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,420.