career Comparison
Compare key metrics between General and Operations Managers and Hydrologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | General and Operations Managers | Hydrologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1021 | 19-2043 |
| title | General and Operations Managers | Hydrologists |
| onet code | 11-1021.00 | 19-2043.00 |
| 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. | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 11 | 19 |
| tot emp | 3,584,420 | 5,720 |
| a mean | 133,120 | 98,130 |
| a median | 102,950 | 92,060 |
| a pct10 | 47,420 | 60,010 |
| a pct25 | 67,160 | 73,330 |
| a pct75 | 164,130 | 114,940 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 139,420 |
| h mean | 64 | 47 |
| h median | 49 | 44 |
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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