Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary in Columbus, OH
Based on 15 certified H-1B filings in the Columbus, OH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Plain City, Powell, Grove City.
Also listed as: Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,509 |
| 25th | $67,455 |
| 50th (median) | $84,698 |
| 75th | $138,112 |
| 90th | $160,600 |
Cost of living
Columbus's median Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary of $84,698 is worth about $88,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Columbus = 95.5).
Compared with all workers here
All Natural Sciences Managers in the Columbus, OH area earned a median of $138,110 in May 2025 (300 employed). The H-1B median here is $84,698, 39% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | too few | 6 |
| Advanced Health Informatics | too few | 2 |
| Hikma Pharmaceuticals | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.