career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Computer Programmers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Computer Programmers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 15-1251 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Computer Programmers |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 15-1251.00 |
| 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. | Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 109,870 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 103,640 |
| a median | 79,830 | 98,670 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 52,190 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 71,860 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 128,960 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 162,090 |
| h mean | 41 | 49 |
| 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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