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Natural Sciences Managers in Florida

Natural Sciences Managers in Florida

Want to work as a Natural Sciences Managers in Florida? Below are the key facts. 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).

$100,640 Median Annual Wage (Florida)
$132,227 National Median Annual Wage
4,330 Florida Employment
Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Natural Sciences Managers Make in Florida?

For a natural sciences managers working in Florida, the median annual wage is $100,640 per year (or roughly $48.39/hour).Annual wages span from $59,590 at the 10th percentile to $216,230 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $59,590 $28.65
25th percentile $73,330 $35.25
Median (50th) $100,640 $48.39
75th percentile $158,150 $76.03
90th percentile $216,230 $103.96
Salary ranges for Natural Sciences Managers in Florida

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Florida relative to the national average — is 0.67, indicating fewer natural sciences managers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

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

Natural Sciences Managers earnings in Florida vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 165,141 natural sciences managers nationwide. In Florida alone, around 4,330 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 680 natural sciences managers.

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

Top Florida Metros for Natural Sciences Managers

The metro areas below employ the most natural sciences managers in Florida.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 1,200 $105,510
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 640 $105,860
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL 430 $97,090
Jacksonville, FL 380 $95,100
Tallahassee, FL 360 $75,500
Gainesville, FL 140 $120,640
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL 120 $127,480
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 100 $113,800
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 80 $84,930
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 60 $94,420
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL 50 $86,730
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 50 $113,730
Naples-Marco Island, FL 40 n/a
Port St. Lucie, FL 40 $87,620

Top States for Natural Sciences Managers Employment

These states have the highest employment of 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

These states pay the most 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

The abilities that matter most 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

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, ESRI ArcGIS software In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

Careers similar 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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