career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Natural Sciences Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Natural Sciences Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 11-9121 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Natural Sciences Managers |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 11-9121.00 |
| 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 activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 17 | 11 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 100,870 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 173,500 |
| a median | 79,830 | 161,180 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 79,830 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 114,110 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 214,820 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | N/A |
| h mean | 41 | 83 |
| h median | 38 | 77 |
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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