EXPLORE A CAREER FAMILY · SOC 11

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Occupational wages · May 2025
Management

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

National median annual wage$148,270Source occupation group · May 2025
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Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

National median annual wage$106,660Source occupation group · May 2025
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Social and Community Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

National median annual wage$80,390Source occupation group · May 2025
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Spa Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.

National median annual wage$69,770Source occupation group · May 2025
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Supply Chain Managers

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

National median annual wage$107,230Source occupation group · May 2025
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Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

National median annual wage$133,000Source occupation group · May 2025
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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

National median annual wage$107,230Source occupation group · May 2025
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Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

National median annual wage$166,570Source occupation group · May 2025
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Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

National median annual wage$167,220Source occupation group · May 2025
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Wind Energy Development Managers

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

National median annual wage$141,900Source occupation group · May 2025
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Wind Energy Operations Managers

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

National median annual wage$141,900Source occupation group · May 2025
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Occupation descriptions are adapted from the O*NET® 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), under CC BY 4.0. Wages.fyi organizes the profiles into career-family guides and adds navigation and explanatory context. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Database license and attribution requirements.

Where shown, occupational wages use the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics reference available through official O*NET wage exports. A detailed career may share a broader wage group. Missing values remain unavailable; percentiles are not career levels or starting-salary promises. Read the methodology.