career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Physicists and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Physicists | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2012 | 11-3061 |
| title | Physicists | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 19-2012.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| description | Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. | 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 | 21,340 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 166,000 | 150,630 |
| a median | 166,290 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 80,020 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 117,450 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 210,260 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 219,140 |
| h mean | 79 | 72 |
| h median | 79 | 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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