career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 17-3022 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 17-3022.00 |
| 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 theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 62,130 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 68,450 |
| a median | 79,830 | 64,200 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 43,550 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 51,730 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 79,550 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 97,840 |
| h mean | 41 | 32 |
| h median | 38 | 30 |
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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