career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and General and Operations Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | General and Operations Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 11-1021 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | General and Operations Managers |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 11-1021.00 |
| description | Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 3,584,420 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 133,120 |
| a median | 78,380 | 102,950 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 47,420 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 67,160 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 164,130 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | N/A |
| h mean | 39 | 64 |
| h median | 37 | 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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