career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Civil Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Civil Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 17-2051 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Civil Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 17-2051.00 |
| 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. | Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 355,410 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 107,050 |
| a median | 79,830 | 99,590 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 65,920 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 78,790 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 128,290 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 160,990 |
| h mean | 41 | 51 |
| h median | 38 | 47 |
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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