Management occupations: pay, outlook, and education
Official pay, projected growth, openings, and entry requirements for 831 U.S. occupations. Filter, sort, and open any career for state and metro pay, skills, programs, and licenses.
37 occupations. Wages Verified data Growth and openings Official projection
| Occupation | Median wage | Change 2025 to 2035 | Openings per year | Employment | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief executives SOC 11-1011 | $213,990 | +3.2% | 19,100 | 291,600 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer and information systems managers SOC 11-3021 | $175,140 | +15.8% | 53,500 | 685,800 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architectural and engineering managers SOC 11-9041 | $171,270 | +5.5% | 14,900 | 220,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Natural sciences managers SOC 11-9121 | $167,220 | +8.2% | 9,200 | 112,200 | Bachelor's degree |
| Marketing managers SOC 11-2021 | $166,790 | +6.9% | 34,000 | 421,600 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial managers SOC 11-3031 | $166,570 | +9.7% | 65,600 | 879,700 | Bachelor's degree |
| Human resources managers SOC 11-3121 | $149,280 | +5.5% | 16,800 | 224,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Compensation and benefits managers SOC 11-3111 | $149,230 | +1.1% | 1,600 | 23,700 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales managers SOC 11-2022 | $148,270 | +4.5% | 47,300 | 650,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Purchasing managers SOC 11-3061 | $148,080 | +4.0% | 6,400 | 88,300 | Bachelor's degree |
| Public relations managers SOC 11-2032 | $146,910 | +5.7% | 6,100 | 80,800 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, all other SOC 11-9199 | $141,900 | +4.9% | 100,900 | 1,338,800 | Bachelor's degree |
| Advertising and promotions managers SOC 11-2011 | $133,660 | -3.7% | 2,300 | 33,200 | Bachelor's degree |
| Training and development managers SOC 11-3131 | $133,000 | +6.4% | 4,100 | 50,200 | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial production managers SOC 11-3051 | $126,060 | +2.6% | 17,000 | 252,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Fundraising managers SOC 11-2033 | $125,470 | +5.4% | 3,700 | 48,800 | Bachelor's degree |
| Medical and health services managers SOC 11-9111 | $123,860 | +24.2% | 62,300 | 640,400 | Bachelor's degree |
| Construction managers SOC 11-9021 | $114,990 | +9.1% | 49,700 | 609,100 | Bachelor's degree |
| Administrative services managers SOC 11-3012 | $114,130 | +5.2% | 22,000 | 279,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Transportation, storage, and distribution managers SOC 11-3071 | $107,230 | +6.1% | 18,300 | 228,100 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Facilities managers SOC 11-3013 | $106,660 | +4.6% | 14,200 | 165,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary SOC 11-9032 | $105,870 | -0.3% | 20,600 | 343,800 | Master's degree |
| General and operations managers SOC 11-1021 | $105,770 | +5.0% | 285,000 | 3,599,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Education administrators, postsecondary SOC 11-9033 | $104,590 | +1.8% | 14,500 | 231,800 | Master's degree |
| Postmasters and mail superintendents SOC 11-9131 | $96,660 | -0.3% | 900 | 13,300 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Education administrators, all other SOC 11-9039 | $95,200 | +1.6% | 3,900 | 62,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Emergency management directors SOC 11-9161 | $93,330 | +3.9% | 1,100 | 14,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Gambling managers SOC 11-9071 | $93,220 | +3.6% | 600 | 5,600 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers SOC 11-9013 | $89,900 | -3.4% | 70,800 | 788,700 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Social and community service managers SOC 11-9151 | $80,390 | +7.2% | 18,500 | 231,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling SOC 11-9072 | $79,520 | +6.0% | 5,100 | 43,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Funeral home managers SOC 11-9171 | $78,790 | +4.1% | 2,600 | 34,800 | Associate's degree |
| Property, real estate, and community association managers SOC 11-9141 | $69,990 | +3.7% | 36,900 | 460,400 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Personal service managers, all other SOC 11-9179 | $69,770 | +6.2% | 2,000 | 25,500 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Food service managers SOC 11-9051 | $69,390 | +5.8% | 38,800 | 344,300 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Lodging managers SOC 11-9081 | $69,250 | +3.8% | 5,500 | 54,800 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare SOC 11-9031 | $59,300 | -3.1% | 5,200 | 91,900 | Bachelor's degree |
Employment is from BLS Employment Projections (2025) when OEWS does not publish it. Median wage is the OEWS May 2025 national median annual wage; hourly medians are shown where BLS publishes hourly wages only.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.