career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Purchasing Managers and Training and Development Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Purchasing Managers | Training and Development Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-3061 | 13-1151 |
| title | Purchasing Managers | Training and Development Specialists |
| onet code | 11-3061.00 | 13-1151.00 |
| description | 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. | Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 13 |
| tot emp | 81,240 | 436,610 |
| a mean | 150,630 | 73,760 |
| a median | 139,510 | 65,850 |
| a pct10 | 85,500 | 37,510 |
| a pct25 | 107,430 | 48,900 |
| a pct75 | 175,460 | 91,550 |
| a pct90 | 219,140 | 120,190 |
| h mean | 72 | 35 |
| h median | 67 | 31 |
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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