Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers salary by state
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About this role
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.
Propose new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.
Top skills:WritingSystems AnalysisSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers pay by experience level
Entry level$125,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$144,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$177,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$220,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$272,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
14,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
79,510 workers
$191,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
57,730 workers
$182,500
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
19,820 workers
$200,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
18,950 workers
$191,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
17,120 workers
$165,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
14,950 workers
$204,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
14,950 workers
$204,500
Scientific Research and Development Services
13,240 workers
$221,000
Machinery Manufacturing
11,930 workers
$172,500
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
11,760 workers
$204,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $149,530 to $171,270.
+14.5% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$125,000
Early career25th percentile
$144,000
Median50th percentile
$177,500
Experienced75th percentile
$220,000
Top earners90th percentile
$272,000
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
The abilities employers and analysts most associate with this occupation.
WritingSystems AnalysisSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET occupational database.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.
Propose new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$188,000
2027$194,500
2028$201,500
2029$208,500
2030$215,500
2031$223,500
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Sources and assumptions
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How much does a Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers make?
The median market pay for a Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers in the United States is about $188,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers?
Most Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers pay falls between about $144,000 (25th percentile) and $220,000 (75th percentile), with top earners above $272,000.
What does a Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers do?
Core responsibilities include: design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation; and analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.
Is pay for Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers roles growing?
Yes. The national median wage for this occupation moved from $149,530 in 2020 to $171,270 in 2025, a change of +14.5% in nominal dollars.
How this role compares
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers pays 31% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers make?
The average base salary for a Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers in the United States is $188,000 per year, or about $90.38 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $144,500 and $220,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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