career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Calibration Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 17-3028 |
| title | Actuaries | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 17-3028.00 |
| description | Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. | Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 15 | 17 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 15,320 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 71,080 |
| a median | 125,770 | 65,040 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 44,730 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 52,250 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 83,600 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 105,440 |
| h mean | 64 | 34 |
| h median | 60 | 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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