career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 11-3061 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 150,630 |
| a median | 79,830 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 41 | 72 |
| h median | 38 | 67 |
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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