career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Calibration Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 17-3028 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 17-3028.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 15,320 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 71,080 |
| a median | 79,830 | 65,040 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 44,730 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 52,250 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 83,600 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 105,440 |
| h mean | 41 | 34 |
| h median | 38 | 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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