Natural Sciences Managers salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Natural Sciences Managers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $207,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,890 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $167,220 and 1% below the CA statewide median of $210,230. It ranks #8 of 62 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,890 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Natural Sciences Managers salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $207,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,890 jobs pay between $169,220 and $291,930. The 10th percentile is $132,560 and the 90th is $319,260.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Natural Sciences Managers?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $167,220 and 1% below the CA statewide median of $210,230. It ranks #8 of 62 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.