career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Loan Officers and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Loan Officers | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2072 | 11-3061 |
| title | Loan Officers | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 13-2072.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers. | 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 | 13 | 11 |
| tot emp | 290,530 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 86,020 | 150,630 |
| a median | 74,180 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 38,490 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 50,460 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 101,920 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 145,780 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 41 | 72 |
| h median | 35 | 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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