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Natural Sciences Managers in District of Columbia

Natural sciences managers plan and coordinate research and development activities in fields like biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and statistics. They work in universities, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and technology firms In District of Columbia the median pay is $156,730 a year, 6% below the national median of $167,220.

$156,730median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$126,730–$185,220middle half earn
1,540employed in District of Columbia
$167,220U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

ScienceReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingSpeakingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

BiologyEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeChemistry

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O*NET-SOC 11-9121.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.