career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Accountants and Auditors and Personal Financial Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Accountants and Auditors | Personal Financial Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2011 | 13-2052 |
| title | Accountants and Auditors | Personal Financial Advisors |
| onet code | 13-2011.00 | 13-2052.00 |
| 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. | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 13 |
| tot emp | 1,448,290 | 270,480 |
| a mean | 93,520 | 160,210 |
| a median | 81,680 | 102,140 |
| a pct10 | 52,780 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 64,660 | 70,620 |
| a pct75 | 106,450 | 172,540 |
| a pct90 | 141,420 | N/A |
| h mean | 44 | 77 |
| h median | 39 | 49 |
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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