### Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Management Occupations Workers in these occupations establish plans and policies, direct business activities, and oversee people, products, and services. Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 1.1 million openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. The median annual wage for this group was $116,880 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060. BLS employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a BLS Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile. **Occupation**
                **Job Summary**
                **Entry-Level Education**
                **2022     MEDIAN PAY****Administrative Services and Facilities Managers**
            Administrative services and facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently.
            Bachelor's degree
            $104,900**Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers**
            Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services.
            Bachelor's degree
            $156,580**Architectural and Engineering Managers**
            Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.
            Bachelor's degree
            $165,370**Compensation and Benefits Managers**
            Compensation and benefits managers plan, develop, and oversee programs to pay employees.
            Bachelor's degree
            $136,380**Computer and Information Systems Managers**
            Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.
            Bachelor's degree
            $169,510**Construction Managers**
            Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
            Bachelor's degree
            $104,900**Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals**
            Elementary, middle, and high school principals oversee all school operations, including daily school activities.
            Master's degree
            $103,460**Emergency Management Directors**
            Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters or other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies.
            Bachelor's degree
            $83,960**Entertainment and Recreation Managers**
            Entertainment and recreation managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities and operations related to fitness and leisure.
            Bachelor's degree
            $73,460**Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers**
            Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers run establishments that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $83,770**Financial Managers**
            Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
            Bachelor's degree
            $156,100**Food Service Managers**
            Food service managers are responsible for the daily operation of restaurants or other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $63,060**Human Resources Managers**
            Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization.
            Bachelor's degree
            $136,350**Industrial Production Managers**
            Industrial production managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants.
            Bachelor's degree
            $116,970**Lodging Managers**
            Lodging managers ensure that guests have a pleasant experience at an accommodations facility. They also plan, direct, or coordinate activities to ensure that the facility is efficient and profitable.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $65,360**Medical and Health Services Managers**
            Medical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers.
            Bachelor's degree
            $110,680**Natural Sciences Managers**
            Natural sciences managers plan, supervise, or coordinate research and other activities in fields such as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and statistics.
            Bachelor's degree
            $157,740**Postsecondary Education Administrators**
            Postsecondary education administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities.
            Master's degree
            $102,610**Preschool and Childcare Center Directors**
            Preschool and childcare center directors supervise and lead their staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets.
            Bachelor's degree
            $54,290**Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers**
            Property, real estate, and community association managers oversee many aspects of residential, commercial, or industrial properties.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $62,850**Public Relations and Fundraising Managers**
            Public relations managers direct the creation of materials that will enhance the public image of their employer or client. Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.
            Bachelor's degree
            $130,480**Sales Managers**
            Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams.
            Bachelor's degree
            $135,160**Social and Community Service Managers**
            Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being.
            Bachelor's degree
            $77,030**Top Executives**
            Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.
            Bachelor's degree
            $103,840**Training and Development Managers**
            Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
            Bachelor's degree
            $125,040 **Last Modified Date:**
                        Wednesday, April 17, 2024


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