career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Chemical Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Chemical Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-4031 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Chemical Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-4031.00 |
| 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. | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 55,640 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 61,300 |
| a median | 79,830 | 57,790 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 39,030 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 46,680 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 72,940 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 90,990 |
| h mean | 41 | 29 |
| h median | 38 | 27 |
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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