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Natural Sciences Managers

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Description

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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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit51.68%
  2. Private, not for profit24.38%
  3. State and local government14.62%
  4. Federal government6.75%
  5. Self-employed2.58%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Job Outlook

Employment of natural sciences managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,900 openings for natural sciences managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Employment of natural sciences managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,900 openings for natural sciences managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$137,900

Military salary*

$89,730

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State-by-state Salary

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$208,000+
$62,340
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 35%
  • Post-doctoral training 26%
  • Master's degree 15%
  • Doctoral degree 13%
  • Associate's degree 7%
  • Post baccalaureate 2%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

  • Biology
  • Administrative
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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