Natural Sciences Managers pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for natural sciences managers is $97.67 an hour ($203,150 a year). About 1,730 people work in this job there.

$97.67Median hourly pay
$163,280–$259,480Middle half of workers, yearly
1,730People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($167,220). It is 11% higher than the Washington median ($182,480).

Pay range for natural sciences managers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$63.25$131,550
25% of workers$78.50$163,280
Half of workers (median)$97.67$203,150
75% of workers$124.75$259,480
90% of workers$161.85$336,640

Natural Sciences Managers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kennewick-Richland$215,860110
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$203,1501,730
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$150,03050
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$145,560110
Bellingham$134,22040
Spokane-Spokane Valley$130,64070

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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.