career Comparison
Compare key metrics between General and Operations Managers and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | General and Operations Managers | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1021 | 11-3061 |
| title | General and Operations Managers | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 11-1021.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 11 |
| tot emp | 3,584,420 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 133,120 | 150,630 |
| a median | 102,950 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 47,420 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 67,160 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 164,130 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 219,140 |
| h mean | 64 | 72 |
| h median | 49 | 67 |
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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