career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Atmospheric and Space Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Atmospheric and Space Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-2021 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Atmospheric and Space Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-2021.00 |
| 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. | Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 8,780 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 103,980 |
| a median | 79,830 | 97,450 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 49,990 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 69,440 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 128,940 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 160,710 |
| h mean | 41 | 49 |
| h median | 38 | 46 |
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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