career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Computer and Information Research Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Computer and Information Research Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 15-1221 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Computer and Information Research Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 15-1221.00 |
| 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 research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 38,480 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 152,310 |
| a median | 79,830 | 140,910 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 80,670 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 102,710 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 181,210 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 232,120 |
| h mean | 41 | 73 |
| h median | 38 | 67 |
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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