Natural sciences managers

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2024 Workforce

35.6k

Average Age

42.4

Estimated Job Growth

3.74%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$121,637

Average Male Salary

$150,282

Average Female Salary

$104,632

About

Natural sciences managers are most often employed by the Scientific research & development services industry. The average yearly wage for Natural sciences managers was $121,637 in 2024.

The locations that employ the most Natural sciences managers are San Diego County (South Central)--San Diego City (Central/Centre City & Balboa Park) PUMA, CA, Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, and Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Natural sciences managers are Jackson, Nicholas, Roane, Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV, Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, and Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Natural sciences managers workforce. Natural sciences managers workforce in 2024 was 35,567 people, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% were men.

Natural sciences managers are paid most in San Mateo County (East Central)--Redwood City, San Carlos & Belmont Cities PUMA, CA but are relatively concentrated in Jackson, Nicholas, Roane, Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV.

Employment Over Time

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Grouping

13,249

Male Workforce

± 2.83k

22,318

Female Workforce

± 3.67k

The Natural sciences managers workforce in 2024 was 35,567 people (62.7% women and 37.3% men). This implies an average annual growth of 80.4% between 2014 (19,717) and 2024 (35,567).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Natural sciences managers.

During 2024, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Connecticut ($170,833), New Jersey ($166,498), and California ($159,414).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$121,637

AVERAGE WAGE

#14 in the ranking (2014)

$69,878

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2024, Natural sciences managers earned an average of $121,637, $51,760 more than the average national salary of $69,878

The graph shows the ranking of Natural sciences managers in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2014.

In 2024, Natural sciences managers had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.376, which is lower than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Natural sciences managers (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Natural sciences managers compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Natural sciences managers and on wages for those in the field. Scientific research & development services is the industry that employs the most Natural sciences managers, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Natural sciences managers, by average wage, is Broadcasting & content providers ($363,825).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

35.6k

2024 Workforce

± 4,630

14.2%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 16.7%

This graphic shows the share of Natural sciences managers employed by various industries. Scientific research & development services employs the largest share of Natural sciences managers at 54.2%, followed by Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges with 24.7% and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals with 15.2%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Natural sciences managers in the US. The workforce of Natural sciences managers in 2024 was 35,567 people, with 62.7% woman, and 37.3% men. The average age of male Natural sciences managers in the workforce is 44.8 and of female Natural sciences managers is 41, and the most common race/ethnicity for Natural sciences managers is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Natural sciences managers in 2024 was 35,567 people, with 62.7% woman, and 37.3% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 40 to 44 years (5,621 people), 35 to 39 years (5,444 people), and 25 to 29 years (4,848 people). Among them they concentrated 45.1% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2024, 10.5% of Natural sciences managers workers were Hispanic and 89.5% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (58.9%), Puerto Rican (10.5)%, and All Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino (10.1)%

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Races

In 2024, 64.5% of the Natural sciences managers workforce were White, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (12.4%) and Two or More Races (10%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Natural sciences managers from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Natural sciences managers is Biology but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2024 were Biology.

Among the necessary skills for Natural sciences managers, Reading Comprehension stands, but the revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Natural sciences managers need more than the average amount of Science.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Natural sciences managers in 2024 (counting all academic degrees) were Biology (8,549 people), Health (3,171 people), and Psychology (2,886 people).

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Education Levels

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The main educational levels achieved by the Natural sciences managers workers were Graduate Degree (17,813 people), Bachelors Degree (14,032 people), and Some college (1,385 people).

The graphic shows the Natural sciences managers workforce by gender and educational level.

Skills

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Value

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for Natural sciences managers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Natural sciences managers need many skills, but most especially Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Listening.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Natural Sciences Managers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 3.07%, but Natural Sciences Managers are expected to see a growth of 3.74% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

3.74%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

3.07%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Natural sciences managers. This profession is expected to grow more than than 3.07%, the average rate of national job growth.