career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Accountants and Auditors and Lawyers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Accountants and Auditors | Lawyers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2011 | 23-1011 |
| title | Accountants and Auditors | Lawyers |
| onet code | 13-2011.00 | 23-1011.00 |
| description | Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. | Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 13 | 23 |
| tot emp | 1,448,290 | 747,750 |
| a mean | 93,520 | 182,760 |
| a median | 81,680 | 151,160 |
| a pct10 | 52,780 | 72,780 |
| a pct25 | 64,660 | 99,760 |
| a pct75 | 106,450 | 215,420 |
| a pct90 | 141,420 | N/A |
| h mean | 44 | 87 |
| h median | 39 | 72 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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