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 2025 to 2034. 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 €122,090 in May 2025, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of €49,500.

Make it Work 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 Make it Work Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.

OCCUPATION	JOB SUMMARY	ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION	2025 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	€106,880
Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services.	Bachelor’s degree	€159,660
Architectural and Engineering Managers	Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.	Bachelor’s degree	€167,740
Compensation and Benefits Managers	Compensation and benefits managers plan, develop, and oversee programs to pay employees.	Bachelor’s degree	€140,360
Computer and Information Systems Managers	Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.	Bachelor’s degree	€171,200
Construction Managers	Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.	Bachelor’s degree	€106,980
Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals	Elementary, middle, and high school principals oversee all school operations, including daily school activities.	Master’s degree	€104,070
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	€86,130
Entertainment and Recreation Managers	Entertainment and recreation managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities and operations related to fitness and leisure.	Bachelor’s degree	€77,180
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	€87,980
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	€161,700
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	€65,310
Human Resources Managers	Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization.	Bachelor’s degree	€140,030
Industrial Production Managers	Industrial production managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants.	Bachelor’s degree	€121,440
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	€68,130
Medical and Health Services Managers	Medical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers.	Bachelor’s degree	€117,960
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	€161,180
Postsecondary Education Administrators	Postsecondary education administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities.	Master’s degree	€103,960
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	€56,270
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	€66,700
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	€132,870
Sales Managers	Sales managers plan, direct, or coordinate the delivery of a product or service to the customer.	Bachelor’s degree	€138,060
Social and Community Service Managers	Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being.	Bachelor’s degree	€78,240
Top Executives	Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.	Bachelor’s degree	€105,350
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	€127,090
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	Transportation, storage, and distribution managers plan, direct, or coordinate the movement of people and goods.	High school diploma or equivalent	€102,010