career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 11-2022 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| 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 actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 160,930 |
| a median | 57,790 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | N/A |
| h mean | 29 | 77 |
| h median | 27 | 66 |
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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