career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Accountants and Auditors and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Accountants and Auditors | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-2011 | 17-2131 |
| title | Accountants and Auditors | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 13-2011.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 17 |
| tot emp | 1,448,290 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 93,520 | 116,380 |
| a median | 81,680 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 52,780 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 64,660 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 106,450 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 141,420 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 44 | 55 |
| h median | 39 | 52 |
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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