career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Economists and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Economists | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3011 | 11-2022 |
| title | Economists | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 19-3011.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 15,880 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 130,910 | 160,930 |
| a median | 115,440 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 62,340 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 82,260 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 166,030 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | 212,710 | N/A |
| h mean | 62 | 77 |
| h median | 55 | 66 |
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