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Natural Sciences Managers in District of Columbia

Natural Sciences Managers in District of Columbia

Want to work as a Natural Sciences Managers in District of Columbia? Here’s what you need to know. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Excludes “Computer and Information Systems Managers” (11-3021) and “Architecture and Engineering Managers” (11-9041).

$164,650 Median Annual Wage (District of Columbia)
$132,227 National Median Annual Wage
1,650 District of Columbia Employment
Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Natural Sciences Managers Make in District of Columbia?

For natural sciences managers working in District of Columbia, the typical annual salary is $164,650 per year (or roughly $79.16/hour).Annual wages span from $107,340 at the 10th percentile to $210,160 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $107,340 $51.61
25th percentile $133,610 $64.24
Median (50th) $164,650 $79.16
75th percentile $191,880 $92.25
90th percentile $210,160 $101.04
Salary ranges for Natural Sciences Managers in District of Columbia

The job concentration index in District of Columbia nationwide is 3.56, indicating that natural sciences managers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, natural sciences managers earn a median of $132,227 per year ($63.57/hour), above the District of Columbia median.

Natural Sciences Managers earnings in District of Columbia vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 165,141 natural sciences managers across the United States. In District of Columbia alone, approximately 1,650 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 680 natural sciences managers.

Natural Sciences Managers in District of Columbia vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Natural Sciences Managers

Top District of Columbia Metros for Natural Sciences Managers

The largest metro-area employers of natural sciences managers in District of Columbia.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 6,250 $164,650

Top States for Natural Sciences Managers Employment

View the states that employ the most natural sciences managers work.

State Number Employed
California 14,120
New Jersey 9,010
Massachusetts 8,880
Texas 7,480
North Carolina 6,750
Pennsylvania 6,730
Maryland 5,020
New York 4,580
Florida 4,330
Illinois 3,100
Washington 3,070
Michigan 1,700
District of Columbia 1,650
Georgia 1,610
Colorado 1,480
Minnesota 1,470
Oregon 1,440
Virginia 1,440
Indiana 1,360
Utah 1,150

Highest-Paying States for Natural Sciences Managers

The highest-paying states for natural sciences managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $218,800
California $204,100
New Jersey $202,310
Connecticut $179,170
Washington $178,270
North Carolina $167,430
District of Columbia $164,650
Maryland $162,610
Illinois $158,690
Kansas $158,100

Skills

The most important natural sciences managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Science  4.1 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Biology  4.0 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.0 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.8 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.7 / 5
0
5
Administrative  3.6 / 5
0
5
Chemistry  3.5 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for natural sciences managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Information Ordering  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, natural sciences managers typically:

  • 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.
  • Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
  • Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.
  • Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
  • Conduct own research in field of expertise.

Work Activities

  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Working with Computers

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, ESRI ArcGIS software In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

Related occupations to natural sciences managers include:

Also Known As

Agricultural Research Director, Agriculture Research Director, Analytical Services Manager, Chemical Engineer Supervisor, Chemical Plant Technical Director, Chemical Process Exploration Manager, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Trials Manager, Environmental Program Manager, Environmental Research Project Manager, Geochemical Manager, Geological Manager, Geophysical Manager, Gravity Manager, Lab Director (Laboratory Director).

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