Average salary, compensation, and wages for Engineering and natural sciences managers in the United States


Earnings for engineering and natural sciences managers vary by specialty and level of responsibility. Median annual earnings of engineering managers were $90,930 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $72,480 and $114,050. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $57,840, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $141,380. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of engineering managers in 2002 were:

Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing $101,290
Management of companies and enterprises 98,000
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 97,420
Federal Government 90,030
Architectural, engineering, and related services 89,520



Median annual earnings of natural sciences managers were $82,250 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $60,000 and $111,070. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $45,640, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $144,590. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of natural sciences managers in 2002 were:

Scientific research and development services $101,690
Federal Government 77,020
   



A survey of manufacturing firms, conducted by Abbot, Langer & Associates, found that engineering department managers and superintendents earned a median annual income of $89,271 in 2003, while research and development managers earned $86,412.
In addition, engineering and natural sciences managers, especially those at higher levels, often receive more benefits—such as expense accounts, stock option plans, and bonuses—than do nonmanagerial workers in their organizations.




More information on Engineering and natural sciences managers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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