career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Nuclear Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Nuclear Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-4051 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Nuclear Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-4051.00 |
| 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. | Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 5,990 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 100,730 |
| a median | 79,830 | 104,240 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 64,370 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 83,330 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 113,710 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 126,890 |
| h mean | 41 | 48 |
| 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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