career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Mechanical Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Mechanical Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-9013 | 17-2141 |
| title | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Mechanical Engineers |
| onet code | 11-9013.00 | 17-2141.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities. | Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 17 |
| tot emp | 5,910 | 286,760 |
| a mean | 97,240 | 110,080 |
| a median | 87,980 | 102,320 |
| a pct10 | 51,700 | 68,740 |
| a pct25 | 67,970 | 81,800 |
| a pct75 | 115,200 | 130,290 |
| a pct90 | 156,530 | 161,240 |
| h mean | 46 | 52 |
| h median | 42 | 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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