career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Buyers and Purchasing Agents and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1020 | 17-3026 |
| title | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | N/A | 17-3026.00 |
| description | N/A | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | N/A | 3 |
| major group | 13 | 17 |
| tot emp | 486,900 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 81,720 | 69,780 |
| a median | 75,650 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 46,460 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 58,670 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 99,190 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | 127,520 | 97,670 |
| h mean | 39 | 33 |
| h median | 36 | 31 |
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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