career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Hydrologists and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Hydrologists | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2043 | 11-3061 |
| title | Hydrologists | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 19-2043.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 5,720 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 98,130 | 150,630 |
| a median | 92,060 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 60,010 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 73,330 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 114,940 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 139,420 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 47 | 72 |
| h median | 44 | 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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