career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical Engineers and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical Engineers | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2071 | 11-3061 |
| title | Electrical Engineers | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 17-2071.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. | 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 | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 188,790 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 120,980 | 150,630 |
| a median | 111,910 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 74,670 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 87,590 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 141,630 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 175,460 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 58 | 72 |
| h median | 53 | 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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