Natural Sciences Managers
SOC Code: 11-9121 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Natural Sciences Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $161,637 | $204,859 | $248,082 | $291,304 |
| Modesto, CA | $157,581 | $201,698 | $245,814 | $289,931 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $154,128 | $198,931 | $243,755 | $288,558 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $151,008 | $195,104 | $239,200 | $283,296 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $149,656 | $192,379 | $235,102 | $277,826 |
| Merced, CA | $136,386 | $183,518 | $230,630 | $277,763 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $145,746 | $189,363 | $232,960 | $276,578 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $144,019 | $187,574 | $231,130 | $274,685 |
| Worcester, MA | $140,379 | $181,750 | $223,101 | $264,472 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $142,376 | $180,648 | $218,920 | $257,192 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 37 | $97,785 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 26 | $59,957 |
| Amgen Inc. | 23 | $153,705 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 21 | $200,024 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 19 | $203,782 |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 16 | $213,516 |
| PFIZER INC. | 15 | $147,377 |
| The Jackson Laboratory | 15 | $87,765 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 14 | $186,940 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 13 | $123,882 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59 | $129,940 |
| 2021 | 135 | $141,170 |
| 2022 | 115 | $140,668 |
| 2023 | 217 | $151,234 |
| 2024 | 402 | $154,341 |
| 2025 | 511 | $154,334 |
| 2026 | 69 | $167,167 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Biology | 4.0 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.7 |
| Administrative | 3.6 |
| Chemistry | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 35.1% |
| Other | 26.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.1% |
| Post-first professional | 13.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Master's degree | 2.2% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
- Prepare project proposals.
- Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
- Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
- Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
- Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop ESRI ArcGIS software IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word Oracle Database R
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