career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial Engineers and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial Engineers | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2112 | 11-2022 |
| title | Industrial Engineers | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 17-2112.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| description | Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 350,230 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 107,900 | 160,930 |
| a median | 101,140 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 70,000 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 81,910 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 127,480 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | 157,140 | N/A |
| h mean | 51 | 77 |
| h median | 48 | 66 |
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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