career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineers and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineers | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2011 | 11-2022 |
| title | Aerospace Engineers | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 17-2011.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 68,440 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 141,180 | 160,930 |
| a median | 134,830 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 85,350 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 104,740 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 174,480 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | 205,850 | N/A |
| h mean | 67 | 77 |
| h median | 64 | 66 |
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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