career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists and Personal Financial Advisors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Personal Financial Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1161 | 13-2052 |
| title | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Personal Financial Advisors |
| onet code | 13-1161.00 | 13-2052.00 |
| description | Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets. | Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 13 |
| tot emp | 861,140 | 270,480 |
| a mean | 86,480 | 160,210 |
| a median | 76,950 | 102,140 |
| a pct10 | 42,070 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 56,220 | 70,620 |
| a pct75 | 104,870 | 172,540 |
| a pct90 | 144,610 | N/A |
| h mean | 41 | 77 |
| h median | 37 | 49 |
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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