career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chief Executives and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chief Executives | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1011 | 11-3061 |
| title | Chief Executives | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 11-1011.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 11 |
| tot emp | 211,850 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 262,930 | 150,630 |
| a median | 206,420 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 73,710 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 126,080 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | N/A | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 219,140 |
| h mean | 126 | 72 |
| h median | 99 | 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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