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Best states for a natural science manager
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for natural science managers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for natural science manager jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for natural science managers. We found that Alaska is the best state in the nation for natural science managers, and people in Anchorage earn the most in the field.
The median salary for natural science managers in Alaska is $134,914. Compare that to the median salary in Colorado of $78,274, which ranked worst for natural science managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the Midwest is best for natural science managers, and the Northeast is the worst. Fairbanks, AK is the best city in the country for natural science manager jobs, where as Alaska is the best state in the country.
10 best states for natural science managers in 2025
1. Alaska
Total natural science manager jobs: 57 Average annual salary: $134,914 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
2. California
Total natural science manager jobs: 1,779 Average annual salary: $128,195 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
3. New York
Total natural science manager jobs: 960 Average annual salary: $114,119 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
4. New Jersey
Total natural science manager jobs: 570 Average annual salary: $113,483 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
5. Utah
Total natural science manager jobs: 166 Average annual salary: $113,617 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $202,000 Location Quotient: 1
6. Nevada
Total natural science manager jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $109,960 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
7. Washington
Total natural science manager jobs: 431 Average annual salary: $113,834 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $203,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
8. Texas
Total natural science manager jobs: 1,026 Average annual salary: $111,341 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
9. Idaho
Total natural science manager jobs: 80 Average annual salary: $112,827 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $202,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
10. Virginia
Total natural science manager jobs: 518 Average annual salary: $112,809 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
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Detailed list of the best states for a natural science manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $134,914 | $82,000 | 739,795 | 57 |
| 2 | California | $128,195 | $76,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,779 |
| 3 | New York | $114,119 | $66,000 | 19,849,399 | 960 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $113,483 | $66,000 | 9,005,644 | 570 |
| 5 | Utah | $113,617 | $63,000 | 3,101,833 | 166 |
| 6 | Nevada | $109,960 | $62,000 | 2,998,039 | 140 |
| 7 | Washington | $113,834 | $63,000 | 7,405,743 | 431 |
| 8 | Texas | $111,341 | $64,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,026 |
| 9 | Idaho | $112,827 | $62,000 | 1,716,943 | 80 |
| 10 | Virginia | $112,809 | $66,000 | 8,470,020 | 518 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $107,586 | $62,000 | 12,805,537 | 643 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $114,146 | $66,000 | 2,984,100 | 80 |
| 13 | Maine | $110,783 | $62,000 | 1,335,907 | 64 |
| 14 | Ohio | $110,792 | $64,000 | 11,658,609 | 445 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $112,161 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 77 |
| 16 | Oregon | $107,735 | $59,000 | 4,142,776 | 206 |
| 17 | Illinois | $102,372 | $58,000 | 12,802,023 | 741 |
| 18 | Missouri | $107,477 | $61,000 | 6,113,532 | 272 |
| 19 | Arkansas | $99,240 | $55,000 | 3,004,279 | 144 |
| 20 | Delaware | $101,139 | $58,000 | 961,939 | 73 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $105,298 | $58,000 | 1,920,076 | 92 |
| 22 | Maryland | $103,633 | $59,000 | 6,052,177 | 413 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $101,705 | $57,000 | 6,859,819 | 521 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $102,799 | $56,000 | 755,393 | 37 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $100,200 | $57,000 | 693,972 | 134 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $95,147 | $53,000 | 1,815,857 | 77 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $99,493 | $56,000 | 3,588,184 | 188 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $98,367 | $55,000 | 1,059,639 | 61 |
| 29 | Arizona | $97,596 | $55,000 | 7,016,270 | 265 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $95,068 | $52,000 | 1,342,795 | 88 |
| 31 | Vermont | $91,461 | $50,000 | 623,657 | 45 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $95,504 | $54,000 | 10,273,419 | 398 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $91,169 | $51,000 | 4,454,189 | 186 |
| 34 | Georgia | $93,768 | $52,000 | 10,429,379 | 498 |
| 35 | Kansas | $94,508 | $52,000 | 2,913,123 | 107 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $83,790 | $43,000 | 579,315 | 37 |
| 37 | Michigan | $88,294 | $49,000 | 9,962,311 | 383 |
| 38 | Alabama | $92,498 | $51,000 | 4,874,747 | 122 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $91,837 | $50,000 | 3,930,864 | 82 |
| 40 | Florida | $89,961 | $49,000 | 20,984,400 | 772 |
| 41 | Montana | $78,358 | $40,000 | 1,050,493 | 71 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $90,833 | $50,000 | 4,684,333 | 111 |
| 43 | Indiana | $86,776 | $48,000 | 6,666,818 | 287 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $90,565 | $49,000 | 5,576,606 | 238 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $77,778 | $38,000 | 1,427,538 | 44 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $85,946 | $47,000 | 5,795,483 | 214 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $85,128 | $47,000 | 5,024,369 | 196 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $83,247 | $46,000 | 6,715,984 | 230 |
| 49 | Iowa | $85,021 | $46,000 | 3,145,711 | 121 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $79,371 | $42,000 | 869,666 | 45 |
| 51 | Colorado | $78,274 | $41,000 | 5,607,154 | 264 |
Highest paying states for natural science managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Natural Science Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $134,914 |
| 2 | California | $128,195 |
| 3 | New York | $114,119 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $113,483 |
| 5 | Utah | $113,617 |
| 6 | Nevada | $109,960 |
| 7 | Washington | $113,834 |
| 8 | Texas | $111,341 |
| 9 | Idaho | $112,827 |
| 10 | Virginia | $112,809 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $107,586 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $114,146 |
| 13 | Maine | $110,783 |
| 14 | Ohio | $110,792 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $112,161 |
| 16 | Oregon | $107,735 |
| 17 | Illinois | $102,372 |
| 18 | Missouri | $107,477 |
| 19 | Arkansas | $99,240 |
| 20 | Delaware | $101,139 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $105,298 |
| 22 | Maryland | $103,633 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $101,705 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $102,799 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $100,200 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $95,147 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $99,493 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $98,367 |
| 29 | Arizona | $97,596 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $95,068 |
| 31 | Vermont | $91,461 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $95,504 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $91,169 |
| 34 | Georgia | $93,768 |
| 35 | Kansas | $94,508 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $83,790 |
| 37 | Michigan | $88,294 |
| 38 | Alabama | $92,498 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $91,837 |
| 40 | Florida | $89,961 |
| 41 | Montana | $78,358 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $90,833 |
| 43 | Indiana | $86,776 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $90,565 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $77,778 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $85,946 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $85,128 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $83,247 |
| 49 | Iowa | $85,021 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $79,371 |
| 51 | Colorado | $78,274 |
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Updated January 8, 2025