Natural Sciences Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$161,180
↑ 40.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Natural Sciences Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Natural Sciences Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 40.4% since 2011 ($114,770 → $161,180)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $161,180
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $157,740 | +9.2% |
| 2022 | $144,440 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | $137,900 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | $137,940 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | $129,100 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $123,860 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | $118,970 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | $119,850 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | $120,160 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | $120,050 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $116,840 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $115,730 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $114,770 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.