2. Natural Sciences Managers: After the chief executive’s the second position is grabbed by the natural sciences managers whose annual pay package is $ 1 29,320. Many of us are not much familiar with this position, they are the ones who plan, direct, and coordinate activities and research in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and statistics. New Jersey in the United States is the highest paying state for the natural science managers. It is also reported that some natural science managers earn $172,500 a year. Employees, who work in this field, are 45,920.