Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $156,650 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $75.31
10th percentile $95,800
90th percentile —
Employed locally 430
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,800
    25th
    $129,490
    50th (median)
    $156,650
    75th
    $203,170

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 213% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 113% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $175,420
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $171,390
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $168,850
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $166,250
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $165,120

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,570
    Construction Managers $100,570
    Sales Managers $119,170
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,590
    Managers, All Other $120,740
    Financial Managers $132,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Wilmington, NC is $75.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $141.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Wilmington, NC is 2.8% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $95,800 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,490.