career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 11-9013 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 11-9013.00 |
| 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 5,910 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 97,240 |
| a median | 79,830 | 87,980 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 51,700 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 67,970 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 115,200 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 156,530 |
| h mean | 41 | 46 |
| h median | 38 | 42 |
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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