career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Education Administrators, Postsecondary and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-9033 | 11-3061 |
| title | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 11-9033.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 11 |
| tot emp | 176,420 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 124,450 | 150,630 |
| a median | 103,960 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 63,820 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 79,880 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 140,940 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 212,420 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 59 | 72 |
| h median | 49 | 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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