career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 17-2031 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 17-2031.00 |
| 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. | Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 21,860 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 115,020 |
| a median | 79,830 | 106,950 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 71,860 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 86,630 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 133,570 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 165,060 |
| h mean | 41 | 55 |
| h median | 38 | 51 |
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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