career Comparison
Compare key metrics between General and Operations Managers and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | General and Operations Managers | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1021 | 19-2042 |
| title | General and Operations Managers | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| onet code | 11-1021.00 | 19-2042.00 |
| description | 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. | Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 11 | 19 |
| tot emp | 3,584,420 | 22,510 |
| a mean | 133,120 | 111,310 |
| a median | 102,950 | 99,240 |
| a pct10 | 47,420 | 58,790 |
| a pct25 | 67,160 | 72,440 |
| a pct75 | 164,130 | 134,350 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 178,880 |
| h mean | 64 | 53 |
| h median | 49 | 47 |
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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