career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Computer Hardware Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Computer Hardware Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 17-2061 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Computer Hardware Engineers |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 17-2061.00 |
| 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. | Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 75,710 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 156,770 |
| a median | 79,830 | 155,020 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 85,430 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 115,500 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 185,380 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 223,820 |
| h mean | 41 | 75 |
| h median | 38 | 74 |
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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