career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Buyers and Purchasing Agents and Legislators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Legislators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1020 | 11-1031 |
| title | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Legislators |
| onet code | N/A | 11-1031.00 |
| description | N/A | Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. |
| job zone | N/A | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 11 |
| tot emp | 486,900 | 26,510 |
| a mean | 81,720 | 67,390 |
| a median | 75,650 | 44,810 |
| a pct10 | 46,460 | 20,380 |
| a pct25 | 58,670 | 29,120 |
| a pct75 | 99,190 | 80,350 |
| a pct90 | 127,520 | 137,820 |
| h mean | 39 | N/A |
| h median | 36 | N/A |
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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