career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-4042 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| 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 laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 56,770 |
| a median | 79,830 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 41 | 27 |
| h median | 38 | 23 |
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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