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Job outlook for natural science managers in the United States
Are natural science manager jobs in demand?
Yes, natural science manager jobs are in demand. Natural science manager demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Natural science manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of natural science manager jobs and the average natural science manager salary over time.
Natural science manager jobs over time
Natural science manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 49 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 44 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 39 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 36 | 0.00% |
Average natural science manager salary over time
Natural science manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $106,667 | $51.28 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $99,831 | $48.00 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $95,779 | $46.05 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $91,998 | $44.23 | --0.7% |
| 2022 | $92,678 | $44.56 | --0.3% |
Natural science manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of natural science manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where natural science managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for natural science managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 134 | 19% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 521 | 8% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 73 | 8% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 57 | 8% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 413 | 7% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 88 | 7% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 71 | 7% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 741 | 6% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 570 | 6% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 518 | 6% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 431 | 6% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 61 | 6% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 37 | 6% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 960 | 5% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 643 | 5% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 166 | 5% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 140 | 5% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 80 | 5% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 64 | 5% |
Natural Science Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to natural science manager professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the natural science manager job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the natural science manager industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of natural science manager experts
Helen Mango Ph.D.
Castleton University
What general advice would you give to a Natural Science Manager?
Helen Mango Ph.D.: Emphasize skills learned - field, laboratory, computer, writing.... Also that geology is multi-disciplinary. It uses chemistry, physics, math, biology, tech.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Natural Science Managers in the next 3-5 years?
Helen Mango Ph.D.: Anything with GIS.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Natural Science Managers?
Helen Mango Ph.D.: Short-term, yes. It is currently harder to find work because companies and governments are holding back hiring. Long-term, no. Geologists have too much to do: geologic hazard assessment, environmental clean-up, exploration, resource use and management, land planning....
Natural science manager jobs
Updated July 21, 2020