career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 11-2022 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| description | 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 160,930 |
| a median | 99,240 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | N/A |
| h mean | 53 | 77 |
| h median | 47 | 66 |
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