career Comparison
Compare key metrics between General and Operations Managers and Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | General and Operations Managers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1021 | 17-3026 |
| title | General and Operations Managers | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 11-1021.00 | 17-3026.00 |
| 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. | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 11 | 17 |
| tot emp | 3,584,420 | 73,410 |
| a mean | 133,120 | 69,780 |
| a median | 102,950 | 64,790 |
| a pct10 | 47,420 | 46,370 |
| a pct25 | 67,160 | 53,230 |
| a pct75 | 164,130 | 79,040 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 97,670 |
| h mean | 64 | 33 |
| h median | 49 | 31 |
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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