career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Aerospace Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Aerospace Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 17-2011 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Aerospace Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 17-2011.00 |
| description | Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data. | Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 68,440 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 141,180 |
| a median | 79,830 | 134,830 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 85,350 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 104,740 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 174,480 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 205,850 |
| h mean | 41 | 67 |
| h median | 38 | 64 |
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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