Natural Sciences Managers pay in Durham-Chapel Hill

In Durham-Chapel Hill (NC), the median pay for natural sciences managers is $88.24 an hour ($183,540 a year). About 2,050 people work in this job there.

$88.24Median hourly pay
$141,970–$230,300Middle half of workers, yearly
2,050People in this job in Durham-Chapel Hill (NC)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($167,220). It is 6% higher than the North Carolina median ($173,870).

Pay range for natural sciences managers in Durham-Chapel Hill (NC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$56.43$117,370
25% of workers$68.26$141,970
Half of workers (median)$88.24$183,540
75% of workers$110.72$230,300
90% of workers$152.76$317,740

Natural Sciences Managers pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Durham-Chapel Hill (this page)$183,5402,050
Raleigh-Cary$173,5101,640
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$173,160460
Pinehurst-Southern Pines$168,85030
Wilmington$166,910330
Fayetteville$165,26050
Burlington$163,02040
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton$162,69040
Greensboro-High Point$154,100170
Winston-Salem$148,710220
Asheville$133,47080

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for natural sciences managers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +8.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 9,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Durham-Chapel Hill (NC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Managers, All Other$152,090
Medical and Health Services Managers$133,970

Other job titles for this job

Research ManagerLab ManagerLab DirectorAgricultural Research DirectorAgriculture Research DirectorAnalytical Services ManagerChemical Engineer SupervisorChemical Plant Technical DirectorChemical Process Exploration ManagerClinical Project ManagerClinical Trials ManagerEnvironmental Research Project Manager

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.