Occupation Salary Profile

Natural Sciences Managers

SOC Code: 11-9121

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Excludes ā€œComputer and Information Systems Managersā€ (11-3021) and ā€œArchitecture and Engineering Managersā€ (11-9041).

National Median (BLS)
$128,860
ā–² +1.35% Nominal ā–¼ -1.85% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$134,000
ā–² +7.61% Nominal +4.34% Real
Average Base Salary
$131,800
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
2,570
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Natural Sciences Managers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $76,460
25th Percentile $94,950
National Median (50th Percentile) $128,860
75th Percentile $164,590
90th Percentile $194,210
P10: $76,460 P50 (Median): $128,860 P90: $194,210
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 683 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $134,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +7.61%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ā–² +4.34%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $69,840
25th Percentile $83,198
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $134,000
75th Percentile $185,000
90th Percentile $230,000
H-1B P10: $69,840 H-1B P50: $134,000 H-1B P90: $230,000
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Natural Sciences Managers roles ($134,000) is +4% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($128,860).