career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Foresters and General and Operations Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Foresters | General and Operations Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1032 | 11-1021 |
| title | Foresters | General and Operations Managers |
| onet code | 19-1032.00 | 11-1021.00 |
| description | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 9,650 | 3,584,420 |
| a mean | 74,670 | 133,120 |
| a median | 70,660 | 102,950 |
| a pct10 | 49,240 | 47,420 |
| a pct25 | 58,810 | 67,160 |
| a pct75 | 85,450 | 164,130 |
| a pct90 | 103,220 | N/A |
| h mean | 35 | 64 |
| h median | 33 | 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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