career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Cost Estimators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Cost Estimators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 13-1051 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Cost Estimators |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 13-1051.00 |
| 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. | Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 13 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 219,530 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 83,160 |
| a median | 79,830 | 77,070 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 46,330 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 59,830 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 99,630 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 128,640 |
| h mean | 41 | 39 |
| h median | 38 | 37 |
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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