career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and General and Operations Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | General and Operations Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 11-1021 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | General and Operations Managers |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 11-1021.00 |
| description | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 3,584,420 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 133,120 |
| a median | 57,790 | 102,950 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 47,420 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 67,160 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 164,130 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | N/A |
| h mean | 29 | 64 |
| h median | 27 | 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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