DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers
Occupational Description:
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Excludes “Architecture and Engineering Managers" (11-9041) and "Computer and Information Systems Managers" (11-3021).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 1,010 | 49 | $55.39/hr | $1.00/hr | $37.63/hr | $43.52/hr | $51.66/hr | $62.17/hr | >$80.00/hr |
| U S | 48,560 | 874 | $63.33/hr | $0.82/hr | $31.59/hr | $43.11/hr | $56.21/hr | $76.11/hr | >$80.00/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers | 150 | $20.41/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Natural Sciences Managers
- Schedules, directs, and assigns duties to engineers, technicians, researchers, and other staff.
- Plans and directs research, development, and production activities of chemical plant.
- Coordinates successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, and testing.
- Prepares and administers budget, approves and reviews expenditures, and prepares financial reports.
- Reviews project activities, and prepares and reviews research, testing, and operational reports.
- Confers with scientists, engineers, regulators, and others to plan and review projects, and to provide technical assistance.
- Advises and assists in obtaining patents or other legal requirements.
- Provides technical assistance to agencies conducting environmental studies.