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Natural Sciences Managers in Vermont

Want to work as a Natural Sciences Managers in Vermont? 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).

What do Natural Sciences Managers Make in Vermont?

State-level wage data is not available for this occupation in Vermont. See national-level wages below.

National Wage Comparison

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

Employment Outlook

National employment for 165,141 natural sciences managers nationwide. In Vermont alone, around 230 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 680 natural sciences managers.

Top Vermont Metros for Natural Sciences Managers

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

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	100	n/a

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

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

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

Knowledge Areas

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

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for natural sciences managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• 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?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Medical Science
• Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Related Careers

Related occupations to natural sciences managers include:

• Architectural and Engineering Managers
• Clinical Research Coordinators
• Water Resource Specialists
• Project Management Specialists
• Management Analysts
• Computer and Information Research Scientists

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).

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-9121.00