career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Economists and Loan Officers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Economists | Loan Officers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3011 | 13-2072 |
| title | Economists | Loan Officers |
| onet code | 19-3011.00 | 13-2072.00 |
| description | Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. | Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 13 |
| tot emp | 15,880 | 290,530 |
| a mean | 130,910 | 86,020 |
| a median | 115,440 | 74,180 |
| a pct10 | 62,340 | 38,490 |
| a pct25 | 82,260 | 50,460 |
| a pct75 | 166,030 | 101,920 |
| a pct90 | 212,710 | 145,780 |
| h mean | 62 | 41 |
| h median | 55 | 35 |
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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