Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,400 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Duluth earn between $83,090 and $138,050.
- $60K10th
- $83K25th
- $114KMedian
- $138K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,230 | $9,769 | $56.36 |
| Median | $113,500 | $9,458 | $54.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,090 | $6,924 | $39.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $138,050 | $11,504 | $66.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Duluth earn 26% less than the Minnesota average ($158,980) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $117,230 | $113,500 | $59,500 | $174,400 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $158,980 | $136,450 | $78,050 | $289,790 | 1,530 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $117,230, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $84,853 a year, or $7,071 a month and $3,264 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $85,851 | $7,154 |
| Working in MN | $84,853 | $7,071 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $117,230 buys what about $132,063 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($162,000).
- Minneapolis$162,000
- Rochester$142,090
- Duluth$117,230
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Duluth: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Duluth?
$56.36 an hour on average, and $54.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $84,853 a year ($7,071 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,230. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9121; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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