Occupations
37
tracked in this field
Average Median
$118,700
across the field
Highest Paying
$213,990
Chief Executive
Entry Point
$59,300
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
All Management salaries, ranked
Sorted by median annual pay in official BLS estimates. Click any job for its full salary report, including pay by state.
| Occupation | Median salary | Hourly | Typical education | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive | $213,990 | $102.88 | Master's degree | 204,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 | $84.20 | Bachelor's degree | 671,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,270 | $82.34 | Bachelor's degree | 220,000 |
| Natural Science Managers | $167,220 | $80.39 | Bachelor's degree | 109,000 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,790 | $80.19 | Bachelor's degree | 395,000 |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 | $80.08 | Master's degree | 842,000 |
| Human Resource Managers | $149,280 | $71.77 | Bachelor's degree | 221,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $149,230 | $71.75 | Bachelor's degree | 23,000 |
| Sales Manager | $148,270 | $71.28 | Bachelor's degree | 637,000 |
| Purchasing Manager | $148,080 | $71.19 | Bachelor's degree | 84,000 |
| Public Relation Managers | $146,910 | $70.63 | Bachelor's degree | 75,000 |
| Manager, All Other | $141,900 | $68.22 | Bachelor's degree | 622,000 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $133,660 | $64.26 | Bachelor's degree | 21,000 |
| Training and Development Managers | $133,000 | $63.94 | Bachelor's degree | 48,000 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $126,060 | $60.61 | Bachelor's degree | 246,000 |
| Fundraising Manager | $125,470 | $60.32 | Bachelor's degree | 39,000 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,860 | $59.55 | Bachelor's degree | 597,000 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 | $55.28 | Bachelor's degree | 380,000 |
| Administrative Service Managers | $114,130 | $54.87 | High school diploma or equivalent | 264,000 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 | $51.55 | Bachelor's degree | 221,000 |
| Facility Managers | $106,660 | $51.28 | Bachelor's degree | 156,000 |
| Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,870 | $50.90 | Master's degree | 328,000 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,770 | $50.85 | High school diploma or equivalent | 3,503,000 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $104,590 | $50.28 | Master's degree | 180,000 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $96,660 | $46.47 | High school diploma or equivalent | 14,000 |
| Education Administrator, All Other | $95,200 | $45.77 | Bachelor's degree | 55,000 |
| Emergency Management Director | $93,330 | $44.87 | Bachelor's degree | 14,000 |
| Gambling Manager | $93,220 | $44.82 | High school diploma or equivalent | 5,000 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $89,900 | $43.22 | Bachelor's degree | 7,000 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $80,390 | $38.65 | Bachelor's degree | 209,000 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 | $38.23 | Bachelor's degree | 38,000 |
| Funeral Home Manager | $78,790 | $37.88 | Associate's degree | 14,000 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 | $33.65 | Bachelor's degree | 311,000 |
| Personal Service Manager, All Other | $69,770 | $33.54 | Master's degree | 10,000 |
| Food Service Manager | $69,390 | $33.36 | High school diploma or equivalent | 238,000 |
| Lodging Manager | $69,250 | $33.29 | Bachelor's degree | 43,000 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $59,300 | $28.51 | Associate's degree | 74,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Management salary?
Across the 37 management occupations tracked in BLS data, the average median salary is $118,700 per year. Individual roles range from $59,300 to $213,990.
What is the highest-paying Management job?
Chief Executive is the highest-paying management occupation in official BLS estimates, with a median salary of $213,990 per year.
What education do Management jobs require?
It varies by role — the table above shows the typical entry-level education for each occupation, sourced from O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Many specialist roles need a degree, while support and trainee roles often need a certificate or less.
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