Natural Sciences Managers
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Median pay: $167,220/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 8,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
• Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
• Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
• Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
• Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
• Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
• Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
• Prepare project proposals.
What's the median pay for Natural Sciences Managers?
The median pay for Natural Sciences Managers is $167,220 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Natural Sciences Managers?
Employment for Natural Sciences Managers is projected to change +3.7% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Natural Sciences Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Natural Sciences Managers?
About 8,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.