career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Materials Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Materials Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-2032 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Materials Scientists |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-2032.00 |
| 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 and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 8,330 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 111,410 |
| a median | 79,830 | 104,160 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 61,460 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 79,980 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 134,140 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 168,500 |
| h mean | 41 | 53 |
| h median | 38 | 50 |
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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