career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cost Estimators and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cost Estimators | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1051 | 11-3061 |
| title | Cost Estimators | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 13-1051.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | 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. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 11 |
| tot emp | 219,530 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 83,160 | 150,630 |
| a median | 77,070 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 46,330 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 59,830 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 99,630 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 128,640 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 39 | 72 |
| h median | 37 | 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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