Natural Sciences Managers
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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Natural Sciences Managers to increase by 8.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 112,200 to 121,500 jobs. Its estimate of 9,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($167,220), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
112,200
Projected employment (2034)
121,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
8%
Annual openings (projected average)
9,200
Pay & Preparation
$167,220
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Science (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Monitoring (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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