career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Foresters and Operations Research Analysts. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Foresters | Operations Research Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1032 | 15-2031 |
| title | Foresters | Operations Research Analysts |
| onet code | 19-1032.00 | 15-2031.00 |
| 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. | Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 9,650 | 107,760 |
| a mean | 74,670 | 99,120 |
| a median | 70,660 | 91,290 |
| a pct10 | 49,240 | 53,910 |
| a pct25 | 58,810 | 66,910 |
| a pct75 | 85,450 | 124,120 |
| a pct90 | 103,220 | 159,280 |
| h mean | 35 | 47 |
| h median | 33 | 43 |
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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