How much does a natural sciences manager make in California?
$210,200a year
Median yearly pay for natural sciences managers in California. That is $101.07 an hour or $17,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $101.07
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 14,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $130,700Median: $210,200Highest 10%: $330,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $130,700 | $62.85 | |
| 25th | $167,600 | $80.59 | |
| Median | $210,200 | $101.07 | |
| 75th | $304,400 | $146.34 | |
| 90th | $330,100 | $158.68 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $263,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $225,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $207,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $202,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $193,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $178,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $176,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $175,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $174,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $171,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $171,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $170,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $169,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $160,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $158,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $157,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $156,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for natural sciences managers.
| 1. Massachusetts | $267,300 |
| 2. Connecticut | $210,700 |
| 3. California | $210,200 |
| 4. New Jersey | $207,000 |
| 5. Washington | $182,500 |
| 6. North Carolina | $173,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a natural sciences manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $101.07 ($210,200 a year).
Do natural sciences managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $210,200 against $167,200 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for natural sciences manager pay?
California ranks 3 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays natural sciences managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $263,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.