Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Natural Sciences Manager's pay go, state by state?
A Natural Sciences Manager's pay leaves the most room in Massachusetts — about $13,940/mo take-home against $1,716/mo typical rent — and the least in Nevada.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $13,940/mo | $1,716/mo | 12% |
| California | $12,908/mo | $1,969/mo | 15% |
| New Jersey | $12,232/mo | $1,656/mo | 14% |
| Connecticut | $12,047/mo | $1,483/mo | 12% |
| Washington | $11,183/mo | $1,641/mo | 15% |
| North Carolina | $10,654/mo | $1,147/mo | 11% |
| Maryland | $10,324/mo | $1,683/mo | 16% |
| District of Columbia | $10,037/mo | $1,900/mo | 19% |
| Michigan | $8,948/mo | $1,072/mo | 12% |
| South Carolina | $8,899/mo | $1,131/mo | 13% |
| Illinois | $8,992/mo | $1,246/mo | 14% |
| New York | $9,240/mo | $1,621/mo | 18% |
| Rhode Island | $8,882/mo | $1,289/mo | 15% |
| Colorado | $9,220/mo | $1,659/mo | 18% |
| Maine | $8,662/mo | $1,104/mo | 13% |
| Minnesota | $8,750/mo | $1,230/mo | 14% |
| Virginia | $9,060/mo | $1,547/mo | 17% |
| Ohio | $8,465/mo | $986/mo | 12% |
| New Hampshire | $8,882/mo | $1,424/mo | 16% |
| West Virginia | $8,132/mo | $848/mo | 10% |
| Kansas | $8,226/mo | $1,025/mo | 12% |
| North Dakota | $8,109/mo | $911/mo | 11% |
| Pennsylvania | $8,247/mo | $1,176/mo | 14% |
| South Dakota | $7,929/mo | $910/mo | 11% |
| Oregon | $8,361/mo | $1,431/mo | 17% |
| Missouri | $7,909/mo | $997/mo | 13% |
| Wisconsin | $7,905/mo | $1,033/mo | 13% |
| Arkansas | $7,682/mo | $903/mo | 12% |
| Arizona | $8,011/mo | $1,419/mo | 18% |
| Alaska | $7,883/mo | $1,361/mo | 17% |
| Alabama | $7,312/mo | $967/mo | 13% |
| Kentucky | $7,255/mo | $918/mo | 13% |
| Tennessee | $7,351/mo | $1,111/mo | 15% |
| Nebraska | $7,218/mo | $1,017/mo | 14% |
| New Mexico | $7,205/mo | $1,034/mo | 14% |
| Montana | $7,041/mo | $1,031/mo | 15% |
| Oklahoma | $6,952/mo | $970/mo | 14% |
| Texas | $7,105/mo | $1,328/mo | 19% |
| Wyoming | $6,731/mo | $979/mo | 15% |
| Georgia | $7,051/mo | $1,320/mo | 19% |
| Iowa | $6,543/mo | $932/mo | 14% |
| Utah | $6,938/mo | $1,396/mo | 20% |
| Mississippi | $6,460/mo | $933/mo | 14% |
| Louisiana | $6,533/mo | $1,028/mo | 16% |
| Idaho | $6,615/mo | $1,163/mo | 18% |
| Hawaii | $7,324/mo | $1,927/mo | 26% |
| Florida | $6,012/mo | $1,542/mo | 26% |
| Indiana | $5,303/mo | $1,022/mo | 19% |
| Nevada | $5,742/mo | $1,478/mo | 26% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.