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Top Business & Management Careers
The 25 highest-paying careers in management, business, and financial operations based on BLS salary data.
25
Careers
$153,144
Avg Salary
+6%
Avg Growth
Bachelor's Degree
Most Common Ed.
1
Chief Executives
Master's Degree
$206,420+4.3%
2
Chief Sustainability Officers
Master's Degree
$206,420+4.3%
3
$171,200+15.2%
4
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$167,740+3.8%
5
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$167,740+3.8%
6
$161,700+14.8%
7
$161,700+14.8%
8
$161,700+14.8%
9
Clinical Research Coordinators
Bachelor's Degree
$161,180+3.7%
10
Natural Sciences Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$161,180+3.7%
11
Water Resource Specialists
Bachelor's Degree
$161,180+3.7%
12
Marketing Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$161,030+6.6%
13
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$140,360+0.2%
14
Human Resources Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$140,030+5%
15
Purchasing Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$139,510+3.1%
16
Public Relations Managers
Bachelor's degree
$138,520+5%
17
Sales Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$138,060+4.7%
18
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$136,550+4.5%
19
Compliance Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$136,550+4.5%
20
Loss Prevention Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$136,550+4.5%
21
Managers, All Other
Bachelor's Degree
$136,550+4.5%
22
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$136,550+4.5%
23
Wind Energy Development Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$136,550+4.5%
24
Wind Energy Operations Managers
Associate's Degree
$136,550+4.5%
25
Training and Development Managers
Bachelor's Degree
$127,090+5.8%
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree20 of 25
Master's Degree3 of 25
Bachelor's degree1 of 25
Associate's Degree1 of 25
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many careers are in the Top Business & Management Careers guide?
- This guide covers 25 occupations, including Chief Executives, Chief Sustainability Officers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, and 22 more.
- What is the salary range for careers in this guide?
- Salaries range from $127,090 (Training and Development Managers) to $206,420 (Chief Executives) median annual wage, based on BLS data.
- Which careers in this guide are growing fastest?
- The fastest-growing careers include Computer and Information Systems Managers (+15.2%), Financial Managers (+14.8%), Investment Fund Managers (+14.8%). Growth rates are projected from 2024 to 2034 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- What education is typically needed for these careers?
- The most common entry-level requirement is a Bachelor's Degree (20 of 25 careers). Education requirements vary across the guide.
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