career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Construction Managers and Cost Estimators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Construction Managers | Cost Estimators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-9021 | 13-1051 |
| title | Construction Managers | Cost Estimators |
| onet code | 11-9021.00 | 13-1051.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. | Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 13 |
| tot emp | 348,330 | 219,530 |
| a mean | 119,660 | 83,160 |
| a median | 106,980 | 77,070 |
| a pct10 | 65,160 | 46,330 |
| a pct25 | 83,480 | 59,830 |
| a pct75 | 139,330 | 99,630 |
| a pct90 | 176,990 | 128,640 |
| h mean | 57 | 39 |
| h median | 51 | 37 |
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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