Natural Sciences Managers

SOC 11-9121

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 14.6% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $130,811

Level IV threshold: $155,022

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$130,811

Level I$85,550

Level II$108,389

Level III$130,811

Level IV$155,022

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA	$161,637	$204,859	$248,082	$291,304
2	Modesto, CA, CA	$157,581	$201,698	$245,814	$289,931
3	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA	$154,128	$198,931	$243,755	$288,558
4	Stockton-Lodi, CA, CA	$151,008	$195,104	$239,200	$283,296
5	Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, MA	$149,656	$192,379	$235,102	$277,826
6	Merced, CA, CA	$136,386	$183,518	$230,630	$277,763
7	Worcester, MA, MA	$140,379	$181,750	$223,101	$264,472
8	Midland, MI, MI	$144,955	$182,062	$219,149	$256,256
9	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, WA	$142,376	$180,648	$218,920	$257,192
10	San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, CA	$137,467	$176,634	$215,779	$254,946

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