career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-1021 | 17-2131 |
| title | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 23-1021.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| description | Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 23 | 17 |
| tot emp | 16,230 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 122,620 | 116,380 |
| a median | 115,230 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 56,970 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 76,920 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 161,290 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 203,990 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 58 | 55 |
| h median | 55 | 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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