career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chief Executives and Foresters. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chief Executives | Foresters |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1011 | 19-1032 |
| title | Chief Executives | Foresters |
| onet code | 11-1011.00 | 19-1032.00 |
| description | Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers. | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 19 |
| tot emp | 211,850 | 9,650 |
| a mean | 262,930 | 74,670 |
| a median | 206,420 | 70,660 |
| a pct10 | 73,710 | 49,240 |
| a pct25 | 126,080 | 58,810 |
| a pct75 | N/A | 85,450 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 103,220 |
| h mean | 126 | 35 |
| h median | 99 | 33 |
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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