career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Industrial-Organizational Psychologists and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3032 | 11-3061 |
| title | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 19-3032.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity. | 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 | 1,050 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 134,400 | 150,630 |
| a median | 109,840 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 51,880 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 80,790 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 198,170 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 224,590 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 64 | 72 |
| h median | 52 | 67 |
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