career Comparison
Compare key metrics between General and Operations Managers and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | General and Operations Managers | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1021 | 17-2131 |
| title | General and Operations Managers | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 11-1021.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 17 |
| tot emp | 3,584,420 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 133,120 | 116,380 |
| a median | 102,950 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 47,420 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 67,160 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 164,130 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 172,000 |
| h mean | 64 | 55 |
| h median | 49 | 52 |
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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