Engineering and natural science managers
Average salary: $134,730 (engineering); $136,480 (natural science)
Demand: Very good. Managers are needed in research, design, and development in such fields as environmental and biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and other life sciences.
Qualifications: Degrees, experience, and thorough knowledge in the field; management and communications skills; some fields require MBA or master's in engineering management.
(Lisa Poole for The Boston Globe)











