career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 11-3061 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| 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 activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 150,630 |
| a median | 57,790 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 29 | 72 |
| h median | 27 | 67 |
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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