Natural Sciences Managers pay in Raleigh-Cary

In Raleigh-Cary (NC), the median pay for natural sciences managers is $83.42 an hour ($173,510 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.

$83.42Median hourly pay
$135,770–$215,220Middle half of workers, yearly
1,640People in this job in Raleigh-Cary (NC)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($167,220). It is about the same as the North Carolina median ($173,870).

Pay range for natural sciences managers in Raleigh-Cary (NC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$49.56$103,090
25% of workers$65.28$135,770
Half of workers (median)$83.42$173,510
75% of workers$103.47$215,220
90% of workers$144.50$300,550

Natural Sciences Managers pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Durham-Chapel Hill$183,5402,050
Raleigh-Cary (this page)$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)

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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.