career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Economists and Personal Financial Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Economists | Personal Financial Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3011 | 13-2052 |
| title | Economists | Personal Financial Advisors |
| onet code | 19-3011.00 | 13-2052.00 |
| 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. | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 13 |
| tot emp | 15,880 | 270,480 |
| a mean | 130,910 | 160,210 |
| a median | 115,440 | 102,140 |
| a pct10 | 62,340 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 82,260 | 70,620 |
| a pct75 | 166,030 | 172,540 |
| a pct90 | 212,710 | N/A |
| h mean | 62 | 77 |
| h median | 55 | 49 |
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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