career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2111 | 11-3061 |
| title | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 17-2111.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers. | 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 | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 23,220 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 113,770 | 150,630 |
| a median | 109,660 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 62,050 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 85,400 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 136,150 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 166,670 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 54 | 72 |
| h median | 52 | 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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