Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Morgantown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $175,760 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Morgantown earn between $113,230 and $161,120.
- $97K10th
- $113K25th
- $137KMedian
- $161K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,760 | $12,147 | $70.08 |
| Median | $136,990 | $11,416 | $65.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $113,230 | $9,436 | $54.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,120 | $13,427 | $77.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Morgantown vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Morgantown earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($143,790) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | $145,760 | $136,990 | $97,470 | $175,760 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $143,790 | $138,010 | $100,140 | $185,220 | 160 |
| 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 Morgantown
On the average salary of $145,760, a single filer in Morgantown takes home about $105,106 a year, or $8,759 a month and $4,043 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Morgantown a good place for natural sciences managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Morgantown area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $145,760 buys what about $156,189 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Morgantown ($47,350). A typical home costs $226,953, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Charlottesville, VA$128,890
- Washington, DC$174,970
- Akron, OH$138,750
- State College, PA$137,280
- Roanoke, VA$119,340
- Harrisburg, PA$126,240
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 Morgantown: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Morgantown?
$70.08 an hour on average, and $65.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Morgantown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $113,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Morgantown?
About $105,106 a year ($8,759 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,760.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Morgantown than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Morgantown, WV (34060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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