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What is a natural science manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
Quoted expert
Helen Mango Ph.D.
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a natural science manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $51.28 an hour? That's $106,667 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 4,600 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a natural science manager?

Helen Mango Ph.D.

Professor of Geology and Chemistry, Castleton University

Emphasize skills learned - field, laboratory, computer, writing.... Also that geology is multi-disciplinary. It uses chemistry, physics, math, biology, tech.
ScoreNatural Science ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.8

Avg. Salary $106,667

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.52%

Asian 9.10%

Black or African American 2.61%

Hispanic or Latino 15.62%

Unknown 7.64%

White 64.51%

Gender

female 53.57%

male 46.43%

Age - 43.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43.5
Stress level
7.6

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.5

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Natural science manager career paths

Key steps to become a natural science manager

  1. Explore natural science manager education requirements

    Most common natural science manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    59.5 %

    Associate

    16.2 %

    High School Diploma

    8.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific natural science manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Product Knowledge35.75%
    Performance Reviews32.32%
    Health Fairs29.57%
    Natural Living2.36%
  3. Complete relevant natural science manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New natural science managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a natural science manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real natural science manager resumes.
  4. Research natural science manager duties and responsibilities

    • Lead spinout and IP strategy of NewCo for pulmonary business.
    • Assure timely availability of qualify associates through active participation in the salon recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training process.7.
    • Develop and write protocols and guidelines for DHHS and FBI to follow during an aviation accident with regards to NTSB procedures.
  5. Apply for natural science manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a natural science manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average natural science manager salary

The average natural science manager salary in the United States is $106,667 per year or $51 per hour. Natural science manager salaries range between $61,000 and $186,000 per year.

Average natural science manager salary
$106,667 Yearly
$51.28 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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